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We've personally checked and compiled this list of further resources and useful websites for parents. If there's anything we've missed that you think should be added here please contact us.

government

Bath & North East Somerset Council
The local council has a wealth of information for parents in Bath, including their excellent Family Information Service which has listings for Ofsted-registered childcare and support services.
www.bathnes.gov.uk
Department for Education
Responsible for children and young people's services. There's a wealth of information, including school performance tables.
www.education.gov.uk
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education regulates and inspects education, childcare and skills providers. Visit them for for latest inspection reports on schools, nurseries, and more.
www.ofsted.gov.uk
Directgov
A vast resource of information, data and advice on UK public services.
www.direct.gov.uk

charities and ngo's

National Childcare Trust
NCT helps over a million mums and dads each year through pregnancy, birth and early days of parenthood. www.nct.org.uk
NSPCC
National charity aiming to end cruelty to children in the UK. They also run the prominent Childline service - offering free, confidential helpline for children in need. www.nspcc.org.uk
British Association for Adoption & Fostering
BAAF has been supporting, advising and campaigning for better outcomes for children in care for over 30 years. They work with everyone involved with adoption and fostering across the UK. www.baaf.org.uk

national parenting forums

Mumsnet
This huge forum and resource for parents was established in 2000 and now attracts over 1 million visitors each month.
www.mumsnet.com
Netmums
Another huge forum and resource for parents, also established in 2000 with over 840,000 members.
www.netmums.com
UKParentsLounge.com
Advice, information and friendship for parents and parents-to-be.
www.ukparentslounge.com

help for parents

Childcare.co.uk
A very large searchable database of babysitters, nannies and registered childminders across the UK with over 170,000 members. www.childcare.co.uk
Childcarenow.co.uk
A service to help parents and families find childcare, babysitters and nannies and to help childcarers find babysitting, childminder and nanny jobs. www.childcarenow.co.uk
First Tutors
A private tuition service providing access to the widest range of home tutors across the UK - including Bath! Find private tutors in your area for all levels from primary, GCSE, A-level to University and beyond. www.firsttutors.co.uk
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