Useful Links

Enfield Council is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views express within them. Listing shall not be taken as endorsement of any kind and we cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of linked pages. A link does not imply endorsement of a site and not linking to a particular site does not imply lack of endorsement

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
www.ace-ed.org.uk
General Advice Line:  0808 800 5793
Exclusion Line:  020 7704 9822
An independent advice centre offering information on topics including bullying, special educational needs, school admissions and exclusion from schools.

AFASIC
www.afasic.org.uk
Helpline:  0845 355 5577  Monday-Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm
Charity that supports parents and carers of children with speech and language difficulties.

Allergy Advice
www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
01252 542 029
Charity helping people with life threatening allergies and includes information/guidance for pre-schools and schools.

Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
www.asbah.org
Helpline: 0845 450 7755
National organisation providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

BBC Parenting – website for parents
www.bbc.co.uk/parenting
Information on many aspects of parenting.

British Association for Early Childhood Education
www.early-education.org.uk
020 7539 5400
Provides support, advice and information on best practice for everyone concerned with the education and care of young children from 0-8years.

British Defects Association
www.bdfcharity.co.uk
Nurse Service Helpline:  08700 707 020
UK child health and research charity.

British Dyslexia Association
www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk
Helpline:  0118 966 8271
Organisation that provides information about dyslexia.

British Epilepsy Association
www.epilepsy.org.uk
Helpline:  0808 800 5050
Organisation that provides information about epilepsy.

British Sign Language
www.britishsignlanguage.com
A site using moving pictures to show the basic signs for British Sign Language.  Includes a downloadable alphabet.

British Stammering Association
www.stammering.org
0845 603 2001
Organisation offering support and information on stammering (stuttering).  Website also includes section on children under 5 years.

Care to Learn
www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn
Helpline:  0845 600 2809
Information for people under 19 years, starting learning, on childcare and help paying fees.

Car Safety – children/babies in cars
www.enfield.gov.uk
020 8379 8539
Information on seatbelts and child restraints.

Caroline Walker Trust
www.cwt.org.uk
An organisation dedicated to the improvement of public health through good food.  Includes information, publications and CD Rom menu planner for under 5’s childcare centres.

Child Accident Prevention Trust
www.capt.org.uk
020 7608 3828
National charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously in injured as a result of an accident. 
Downloadable fact sheets and section on FAQ.

Child Bereavement Trust
www.childbereavement.org.uk
Information and Support Line:  0845 357 1000
Support for families who have experienced the death of a child or a child who has experienced the death of a mother, father, brother or sister.

Childcare Approval Scheme
www.childcareapprovalscheme.co.uk
Help line:  0845 7678111
The Childcare Approval Scheme (from April 2005) will provide recognised national status for individuals providing childcare that is not otherwise required to register and is provided in the child’s own home or, for children aged over 7, on other domestic premises.

Children’s Legal Centre
www.childrenslegalcentre.com
Child Law Advice Line: 0845 120 2948
Offers a free and confidential legal service covering all aspects of the law affecting children and young people. Service open to children, young people and anyone with concerns about them.

Child Safety
www.childsafety.co.uk
01582 493382
Information on kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and garden safety as well as car, fire and general safety tips.

Child Support Agency
www.csa.gov.uk
Helpline: 08457 133 133
Responsible for running the child support system – assessment, collection and payment of child support maintenance ensuring that parents who live apart meet their financial responsibilities to their children.

Child Trust Fund
www.childtrustfund.gov.uk
Help line:  0845 302 1470
The government Child Trust Fund (CTF) scheme is a new long term savings and investment account for children. 

Cleftlip and Palate Association
www.clapa.com
020 7431 0033
Organisation that provides information and help for those affected by the condition.

Coeliac
www.coeliac.co.uk
Helpline: 0870 444 8804
A charity supporting people with gluten intolerance.

Community Insight
www.communityinsight.co.uk
01793 512 612
Specialist bookseller in the field of early years and childcare.  Aslo offers programme of professional development training events.

Contact a Family
www.cafamily.org.uk
Helpline:  0808 808 3555
London:  020 7608 8700
Information, support and advice for families with disabled children. “Dad’s Zone” section of the website at www.cafamily.org.uk/dads.html

Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education (CACHE)
www.cache.org.uk
01727 847 636
Organisation concerned with courses and qualifications for people who work, or want to work in childcare.

Council for Disabled Children
www.ncb.org.uk
020 7843 6000
A national forum for discussion, development and dissemination of a range of policy and practice issues relating to service provision and support for children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs.

Crysis
www.cry-sis.org.uk
08451 228 669  Monday – Sunday 9.00am – 10.00pm
Support for families with babies who cry excessively.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust
www.cftrust.org.uk
0845 859 1000
Provides information on Cystic Fibrosis and a support/advice service to
those affected by CF, their families and their carers.

Daycare Trust
www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Information Line:  020 7840 3350 – Daily 10.00am-5.00pm
National charity that promotes high quality and affordable childcare for all.  Also provides an interpretation “language line” service in over 100 languages to assist parents for whom English is not their first language.

Deaf Sign
www.deafsign.com
Resource based website for deafness and sign language. Aslo has a BSL interactive section.

Department for Work and Pensions
www.dwp.gov.uk
Government department responsible for the welfare reform agenda and whose aim is to provide opportunity and independence for all.

Diabetes UK
www.diabetes.org.uk
020 7424 1000
Organisation providing information on diabetes.

Disability Alliance
www.disabilityalliance.org
Rights Advice Line:             020 7247 8763  Monday and Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Voice and minicom:              020 7247 8776
An organisation whose principal aim is to improve the living standards of disabled people by breaking the link between poverty and disability.
Provides advice, information, campaign work, research and training.

Disability Information and Advice Line (DIAL)
www.dialuk.org.uk
Advice Line:  01302 310 123
Textphone:    01302 310 123 – please use voice announcer
A national organisation for a network of 160 local disability information
and advice services run for and by disabled people.

Disabled Parents Network
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk/about/index.htm
Helpline: 08702 410 450
Is a national organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, and their families, friends and supporters.

Dyslexia Institute
www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk
01784 222 300
An educational charity for the assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia and the training of specialist teachers.

Dyspraxia Foundation
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Helpline: 01462 454 986
Charity that helps people to understand and cope with dyspraxia.

Education Otherwise
www.education-otherwise.org
Helpline:  0845 478 6345
UK based membership organisation which provides advice, information and support to families who are practicing or contemplating home based education.

Enfield Borough Childminding Association
www.ebca.org.uk
020 8363 2202
A local group of childminders who offer support and advice, drop-in sessions and a toy library service to Enfield childminders.

Enfield Parents and Children
Advice Line: 020 8373 2700
www.enfieldparents.org.uk

The Old Enfield Charitable Trust
www.toect.org.uk
020 8367 8941
Local charity covering the Ancient Parish of Enfield (roughly northern part of Enfield) that makes discretionary grants (general, education and community).

Enfield Education Welfare Service
www.enfield.gov.uk
020 8379 3745

ERIC – Enuresis Resource and Information Centre
www.eric.org.uk
Helpline: 0845 370 8008 
Information about wetting and soiling for children, parents and professionals.

Equality and Human Rights Commission
Helpline: 0845 604 6610

The Equality and Human Rights Commission helpline gives information and guidance on discrimination and human rights issues. All helpline staff have been specially trained to provide this service.

Fathers Direct
www.fathersdirect.com
Contact e-mail:  enquiries@fatherdirect.com
Information centre for fatherhood with the aim of supporting the welfare of children by the positive and active involvement of fathers and male carers in their lives.

Families Need Fathers
www.fnf.org.uk
0870 760 7496
A charity organisation concerned with the problems of maintaining a child’s relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown.  Provides
support to parents of either sex. 

Fire Safety
www.firekills.gov.uk
Section for parents and childcarers on making your home safe and safety rules for children.

Food Commission
www.foodcomm.org.uk
020 7837 2250
A national non profit organisation committed to ensuring good quality food for all.

Food Standards Agency
www.foodstandards.gov.uk
Covers all aspects of food including section on babies/children, food safety and tips on making a nutritious and varied packed lunch.

Fragile X Society
www.fragilex.org.uk
01371 875 100
Provides support and information for Fragile X families.

Foundation for the Study of Infants Death
www.sids.org.uk/fsid
Helpline:  0870 787 0554
A charity organisation working to prevent infant deaths and promote health.

Gingerbread
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 018 5026 
Support organisation for lone parent families.

Gluten Free Foods
www.glutenfree-foods.co.uk
020 8953 4444

Great Ormond Street Hospital
www.gosh.nhs.uk
Includes section on common childhood ailments.

Health and Safety Executive
www.hse.gov.uk
08701 545 500
Government organisation responsible for the regulation of almost all risks arising from work activity in Britain.  Downloadable Health and Safety fact sheets including risk assessment information.

Her Majesty’s Stationary Office
www.hmso.gov.uk
To purchase UK legislation i.e. The Children Act 1989, Disability Discrinination Act 1995 etc.
The Stationers Office Publications Order Line:  0870 600 5522
The Stationers Office London Shop – 020 7242 6393/6410

Home Start
www.home-start.org.uk
08000 686 368
Enfield branch:  020 8373 2714
Voluntary organisation that offers regular support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five in their homes.

Hyperactive Children’s Support Group
www.hacsg.org.uk
01243 539966
A charity that helps ADHD/Hyperactive children and their families.

Inclusion Outreach Project (Enfield)
020 8373 2712
An Enfield project that promotes and supports the inclusion of disabled children and children with additional needs within play, leisure and recreational out of school settings.

Independent Schools Information Service
www.isc.co.uk
Independent Schools council website offering information and listings of schools.  Contact details via the website.

Independent Schools Inspectorate
www.isi.net
020 7600 0100
Information on how independent schools are inspected.

Inland Revenue
www.hmrc.gov.uk
Helpline:  0845 300 3900
Information on the Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

Kidscape
www.kidscape.org.uk
Helpline:  08451 205 204
An organisation offering support and advice to parents of bullied children.

4 Children (Formerly Kids Club Network)
www.4children.org.uk
Helpline:  020 7512 2100
Charity dedicated to developing out of school childcare.  Offers advice and support to out of school clubs, parents, children and government.

Learning Through Landscapes
www.ltl.org.uk
01962 846 258
National school grounds charity to help schools, nurseries and pre-schools improve and develop their outdoor play spaces.

Makaton Vocabulary Development Project
www.makaton.org
01276 61390
Makaton – a unique language programme offering a structured, multi-model approach for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills.

Mencap
www.mencap.org.uk
Helpline:  0808 808 1111
Charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.

Montessori Education UK
www.montessorieducationuk.org
020 8946 4433
Represents the UK Montessori training organisations and provides a schools accreditation programme and examination.

Morton Michel Insurers
www.mortonmichel.com
0845 2570900
Childcare insurance specialist with policies to cover nurseries, childminders, pre-schools, out of school groups, nannies, toy libraries, parent/toddler groups and mini buses.

Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC)
www.mplcuk.com
01323 649 647
Nurseries/playgroups showing children’s films on DVD’s or video’s must obtain a licence or copyright owner permission – or else be in breach of copyright law.

Multiple Birth Foundation
www.multiplebirths.org.uk
020 8383 3519
Charity based at Queen Charlotte and Chelsea hospital that aims to improve the care and support of mutliple birth families.

Mums Net
www.netmums.com
Local network for mums by mums with a wealth of information and advice to help mums cope and enjoy being a mum.

Muscular Dystrophy
www.muscular-dystrophy.org
0800 652 6352
A UK charity providing information and advice on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
www.naeyc.org
An American organisation dedicated to leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy devlopment and constructive education for all young children.

National Association for Gifted Children
www.nagcbritain.org.uk
Helpline:  0845 450 0221
Information for children, parents, teachers and LEA’s on gifted children.

National Association for Special Educational Needs
www.nasen.org.uk
01827 311 500
Organisation that aims to promote the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special educational needs.

National Asthma Campaign
www.asthma.org.uk
Helpline:  0845 701 0203
Help and advice for people with asthma.

National ADHD Information and Support Service
www.addiss.co.uk
020 8952 2800
Provides information about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.

National Autistic Society
www.nas.org.uk
Information Line:  0845 070 4004 – Week Days 10.00am – 4.00pm
Interpreter service via three-way calling
Oranisation offering advice, support and information about autism and Asperger Syndrome.

National Childbirth Trust
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
Information Line: 0870 444 8709
Breastfeeding Line:              0870 444 8708
The National Childbirth Trust offers support and information on pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. To speak to a breast feeding counsellor call the breast feeding line.

National Childminding Association
www.ncma.org.uk
Information Line:  0800 169 4486 – Week Days 10.00am - 4.00pm
A charity and membership organisation that speaks on behalf of registered childminders and promotes quality registered childminding for children, families and communities.

National Children’s Bureau
www.ncb.org.uk
www.earlychildhood.org.uk
020 7843 6000
An organisation promoting the interests and well being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.

National Council of One Parent Families
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Information Line: 0800 018 5026
An organisation that promotes the welfare of lone parents and their children and provides an information and advice service.

National Council of Voluntary Childcare Organisations
www.ncvcco.org
020 7833 3319
Promotes the voluntary sector’s contribution to the provision of services.

National Day Nurseries Association
www.ndna.org.uk
0870 774 4244
National membership organisation of day nurseries in the UK that is dedicated to the provision, support and promotion of high quality care and education for the benefit of children, families and communities.

National Deaf Children’s Society
www.ndcs.org.uk
Helpline:  0808 800 8880
An organisation of parents, families and carers that support parents in enabling their child to mazimise their skills and abilities.

National Eczema Society
www.eczema.org
0870 241 3604
A UK organisation offering information and support to people with eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin.

National Family and Parenting Institute
www.nfpi.org
020 7424 3460
A charity organisation working to support parents in bringing up their children, promote the well being of families and make society more family friendly.

National Meningitis Trust
www.meningitis-trust.org
Helpline: 0800 028 1828
A charity offering facts, information, literature and support to people concerned about  meningitis and meningococcal disease.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
www.nspcc.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Agency specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.  Also has a series of downloadbale leaflets on managing children’s behaviour and listening/communication with children.

NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
0845 4647
A confidential advice and health information service.

Next Step

A service that can give free information, advice and guidance on learning, training courses and jobs in Enfield, Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest.
www.nextsteplondonnorth.org.uk
0800 100 900

Nipperbout
www.nipperbout.com
01296 712 658
A mobile crèche company and child entertainment service providing solutions for 0-16 year olds.

Nursery World
www.nursery-world.com
020 7782 3000
Weekly nursery publication

OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education Children’s Services and Skills)
www.ofsted.gov.uk
Helpline: 08456 404040
Ofsted is responsible for the registration and inspection of early years provision and publishes information on all aspects of regulation.

Parentline Plus
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Textphone (those with speech/hearing impediments): 0800 783 678
A national charity delivering free and responsive parent-to-parent support and information to anyone caring for a child - both national and local services include group and individual support

Parents Centre
www.parentcentre.gov.uk
A government site for parents and carers who want to help their children to learn.  Offers support, information and advice about children’s learning and the English education system.

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
www.pwsa.co.uk
01332 365 676
Organisation providing support and assistance to people with Prader-Willi Syndrome and all those involved with them.

Pre School Learning Alliance
www.pre-school.org.uk
020 7833 0991
Organisation supporting the work of community pre-schools.

Pre-School Inclusion Project (Enfield)
020 8373 2666/2665
An Enfield project that provides support, advice and information to pre-schools and day nurseries on inclusive practices for children with special educational needs.

Royal National Institute for the Blind
www.rnib.org.uk
Helpline:  0845 766 9999
Oranisation offering information, support and advice to people with sight problems.

Royal National Institute for Deaf People
www.rnid.org.uk
Helpline:  0808 808 0123
Organisation offering information, support and advice to deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deaf-blind people.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
www.rospa.org.uk
0121 248 20000
Charity that provides information, advice, resources and training in the promotion of safety in all areas of life.  Includes downloadable fact sheets on home, playground and toy safety.

Scope
www.scope.org.uk and www.scope.org.uk/earlyyears
Scope Cerebral Palsy Helpline:  0808 800 3333
Provides help and information to families of children with cerebral palsy and professionals who work with them.

School Admissions (Enfield)
Public Helpline:  020 8379 5501 –  Mon/Wed/Fri-9.00am – 4.40pm
Tues/Thurs-1.00pm – 4.30pm

Sickle Cell Society
www.sicklecellsociety.org
020 8961 7795
Organisation offering a wide range of serivces from information, advice and counselling to financial help, holidays and training.

Sure Start
www.surestart.gov.uk
Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child bringing together early education,childcare, health and family support.

www.talktoyourbaby.org.uk
A web site from the National Literacy Trust with activity ideas, hints and research findings that emphasise the importance of talking to and with very young children.

Talk to Frank
http://talktofrank.com
Helpline: 0800 776 600
Free and confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day.

Talking Point
www.talkingpoint.org.uk
Website offering information about speech, language and communication difficulties in children.

Twins and Multiple Births Association
www.tamba.org.uk
Helpline:  0800 138 0509
A nationwide charity providing information and mutual support networks for families of twins, triplets and more.

UK Self Help Information
www.ukselfhelp.info
Directory of self help groups.

UK Thalassaemia Society
www.ukts.org
Helpline:  0208 882 0011
Information and support for people with thalassaemia.

Working Families
www.workingfamilies.org.uk
020 7253 7243
Organsisation offering information and advice for working families and employers.

Working Group against Racism in Children’s Resources
www.wgarcr.org.uk
020 7501 9992
Information and training about racism in resources for children.

Youth Music
www.youthmusic.org.uk
020 7902 1060
Youth Music is a national charity set up in 1999 to provide high quality and diverse music making for 0-18 year olds.