'The more that agencies join up to provide the services to meet the various needs of families with young children, the more those needs can be met in a seamless way and we can ensure that children are...
A colourful fun day marked the grand opening of the Burrows Children's Centre in St Blazey, Cornwall, when children and their families enjoyed face painting, storytelling, vegetable throwing contests,...
The Scottish Social Services Council is running its fourth annual Care Accolades awards in partnership with the Scottish Executive. Organisations shortlisted for the Care Accolades 2007 include...
'Out-of-school care provides children with developmental opportunities in a relaxed setting. It also provides childcare to working parents. This is critical in helping lift families out of poverty. '...
An early diagnosis of sickle cell anaemia can save a life. Learn to spot the symptoms in the latest part of our A-Z of health by doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital. What is sickle cell anaemia...
* The groups Grandparents Plus and Understanding Childhood have jointly published a leaflet about the changing role of grandparents in children's lives. Grandparents and the Extended Family examines...
A Best Boss competition is being run by the work-life balance campaign organisation Working Families in conjunction with Lloyds TSB. They are looking for bosses who encourage flexible working,...
* Children aged up to six who have a parent in prison could benefit from a new book by Action for Prisoners' Families. Danny's Mum costs 3 and is available at www.prisonersfamilies. org.uk or on 0207...
(Photograph) - Striking a pose at Pineapple Studios in Covent Garden, London, as part of Big Dance, organised by the Mayor of London and the Arts Council England. Big Dance saw events for children...
Age: 52Current role: Organiser, Home-Start HerefordshireQualifications: BA (Open University) mainly social science subjectsCertificate in Interpersonal Skills for Volunteers.Wide range of CPD courses...