Links page -local and national

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Links

Some useful local and national links for anyone with an interest in Children or working in an Early Years setting

Children's Information Link The place to find out about different types of provision for young children in Bradford	Sure Start brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Common Assessment Framework "Joined up thinking" to help assess and meet children's additional needs	The Early Years Foundation Stage The curriculum for 0-5
Children's Workforce Development Council Develops Childcare training	Anything Left Handed Information and equipment for left-handers.
Down's Syndrome Support Group Bradford a registered charity run by and for parents and carers of children who happen to have Down syndrome. Meets one Saturday morning a month at Haworth Road Methodist Church Hall.	NSPCC Advice on child protection
The British Stammering Association Information and advice about problems with fluency of speech with special section for pre-school children.	The Charity Commission Information about running a charitable group.
Children's Play Council (CPC) The CPC aims to raise awareness of the importance of play in children's lives.	Daycare Trust The Daycare trust advises childcare providers, employers, trade unions and policymakers on childcare.
Department for Education and Skills Web page of this government department.	Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) QCA is responsible for developing a national framework of accredited qualifications in early years' education
National Inclusive Play Network A National Charity promoting inclusive play .	National Children's Bureau Charity promoting the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
Help to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.	Inland Revenue For payroll news and information.