Parents and Carers
Support and information for parents
Children’s Centres
They offer information, advice and support to fathers, mothers and carers, as well as integrated childcare and early learning, health services, family support, parental outreach and employment advice. There are 3 Centres within the Beacon Learning Community. Click here to find out more.
Devon Children’s Trust
A partnership between social care, education, health, community, voluntary and justice services working together to make a difference for Devon’s children and young people.
Childcare services
DISC is the Family Information Service (FIS) for Devon and holds a wide range of information about children's services and registered childcare including Childminders, Creche, Holiday Schemes, Nurseries, Out of School Clubs, Pre-schools/Playgroups and non-registered Parent and Toddler Groups
ParentsCentre
ParentCentre was set up to help parents to help their child. The website provides information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
Family Learning opportunities
Family Learning offers a wide range of FREE courses available for families. Courses take place in schools or within the community. They are free, fun and informative. Parents/carers have the chance to find out what their children learn at school, how their children are taught and developed and how they can help.
Heavitree Parent Support Group
We are a group of parents who have children with a range of behavioural, medical and/or educational needs. We meet together about every 4 weeks to share experiences, tips, worries, laughs and coffee! Clich here for future dates and contact details:
Devon Family Services Directory
This directory is a useful guide to services and organisations that support children and young people, parents, carers and practitioners.
Devon Parent Partnership
They provide information, support and training for parents and carers of children with special educational needs in Devon.
Starting school, moving on
Transition information for parents. Watch videos showing examples of how schools are providing access to extended services. The video includes interviews with head teachers, support workers, co-ordinators and parents.
Directgov
Public services for parents, and much more......
The Family & Parenting Institute
The Family and Parenting Institute researches what matters to families and parents. We use our knowledge to influence policymakers and foster public debate. We develop ideas to improve the services families use and the environment in which children grow up.
Education advice
Ask ACE Education advice via text messaging. Text: ASKACE to 688808
ACE Advice Line 0808 800 5793 (Open Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm) Telephone advice on education, exclusions and bullying.
Courses
Courses for parents of children aged 0-6, 5's to 15's and for parents of teenagers.
For a number of years at Belmont we have run some courses aimed at helping parents find their own ways of being more effective so they can enjoy their children more. Both Mums and Dads have found these courses a relaxing and enjoyable experience. They've had lots of laughs and made a few friends. The courses are run for 6-8 weeks and sessions last for 2 hours starting at 7.30pm.
If you would like to attend a course please contact Val Symons or Carol Browning, Belmont Chapel Office, Western Way, Exeter EX1 2DB, telephone 01392 258029 or email office@belmont.eclipse.co.uk Courses are free but a course book will be used which you can either borrow or buy from us. (£6.95)
RD&E Hospital Education Centre
Denise Benson - Teacher in Charge
Address: School Rooms, Bramble Unit, RD&E Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 5DW
Phone: 01392 402675
Fax: 01392 402675
E-Mail: denise.benson@devon.gov.uk
Services for all parents
Parent line. Round the clock confidential help & advice for all parents and carers
Live Talk. Online instant messaging service for parents, especially fathers, to engage easily with relationship support services
Parents concerned about their relationship
Self-help website for parents who want to change their relationship for the better.
Expert help for Mums
Netmums Parent Supporters has a range of Parent Supporters who can offer on-line support and advice to mums with every problem ranging from domestic abuse to PND, and special needs to relationships issues.
Services for lone parents
Lone Parent Helpline 0800 018 5026 (Open Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm & Wed till 8pm) Telephone support for lone parent.
One Space Online facilitated social networking support for lone parents, provided by the Single Parent Action Network.
www.oneparent
families.org.uk
www.onespace.org.uk
www.singleparents.org.uk
Services for Dads
Dads’ Space Info, help and practical advice for all dads. Includes Dads Space 121 – an online space to help fathers stay in contact with their children.
Dad Talk A news, information and social network site for all dads everywhere, to share and discuss their most important job ever, fatherhood.
Services for parents of teenagers
Got a teenager? An online 'school gate’ community supporting parents of teenagers.
Parents involved with Social Care Services
Family Rights Group Advice Service 0800 731 1696 (Open Mon-Fri 10am – 3.30pm)Telephone advice for parents of children who are involved with or need social care services.
Parents concerned about children’s mental health
Young Minds Parents’ Information service
0800 018 2138(Open Mon-Fri10am – 4pm & Wed 6pm – 8pm) Mental health helpline.
Contact a Family Helpline 0808 8083 555 (Open Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm & Mon 5.30 – 7.30pm) Telephone support for parents of disabled children.
Contact a Family Online Online support for parents and carers of disabled children.
Parent know how
Brings together a range of services developed to provide support & advice to parents
Legal advice
Child LawAdvice Line 0845 120 2948 (Open Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm) Child and Family Law advice via telephone.
MEND Programme
Programmes to help people become fitter, healthier, happier. They are fun, free to families and really work.