Parent Resources 

1. Local Family and Parenting Support

   • Stockport Family – Offers support for families, including parenting advice, child protection, and early help services.

     • Stockport Family Website

   • Home-Start Stockport – Provides support for parents struggling with young children and needing help at home.

     • Home-Start Stockport Website

2. Early Years Development & Learning Resources

   • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework – Guides parents on the educational and developmental standards nurseries follow in the UK.

     • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2

   • Hungry Little Minds – Offers ideas for fun, easy activities to help parents support learning at home.

     • http://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

3. Health & Wellbeing Resources

   • Stockport NHS Foundation Trust – Provides information on children’s healthcare, vaccinations, and community health services.

     • Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

   • Start Well Stockport – A local service supporting families with young children’s health, including feeding, weaning, and sleep advice.

     • Start Well Stockport

4. Child Safety & Safeguarding

   • Stockport Safeguarding Children Partnership – Offers advice on keeping children safe and reporting concerns.

     • http://www.safeguardingchildreninstockport.org.uk/

   • NSPCC – Information and resources for parents on child protection, online safety, and wellbeing.

     • NSPCC Parent Information

5. Parenting & Child Behaviour Support

   • Stockport Early Help and Prevention Service – Provides advice on managing challenging behavior, emotional health, and parenting skills.

     • https://www.stockport.gov.uk/early-help-assessment

   • Triple P – Positive Parenting Program – Evidence-based program available online with tips on managing children’s behavior.

     • Triple P Website

6. Financial Support & Funding

   • Childcare Choices – A government resource on childcare funding options, including Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare.

     • Childcare Choices

7. Activities and Groups for Children

   • Stockport Libraries and Children’s Centres – Offers details on storytimes, play sessions, and family events at Stockport’s libraries and centers.

     • https://stockport.mumbler.co.uk/partners/stockport-libraries/

   • Reddish Vale Farm and Visitor Centre – A popular place for family visits and activities involving nature and animals.

     • Reddish Vale Farm

8. Mental Health Resources for Parents and Children

   • Stockport Mind – Local mental health services for parents, including support groups and resources.

     • Stockport Mind Website

   • Young Minds – Advice on supporting children’s mental health, with guides on topics like anxiety, sleep, and resilience.

     • Young Minds