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Although Step Forward Publishing has viewed the sites lined to this website and considered them at that time to be relevant to those working in the early years sector Step Forward Publishing is not responsible for the information contained on any pages linked with this site. All sites should be treated with the usual caution. Useful Websites Childcare Directories www.childcarelink.gov.uk Official government childcare directory service (for England, Scotland and Wales only). Information and Resources www.childalert.co.uk Information for parents and carers on child safety. www.childrenuk.co.uk Children and young people – website with information and articles for people working with and caring for children. Sponsored by the Institute for Childcare and Social Education (ICSE). www.crayola.com Resources and ideas from crayola. www.disciplinehelp.com American site for parents and teachers dealing with behavioural problems. www.earlychildhood.org.uk National Children’s Bureau’s network support system website. www.funwithspot.com Spot the Dog’s official website, includes resources and activities. www.ladybird.co.uk Games, activities and books online. www.nc.uk.net National Curriculum information. www.naeyc.org American site for the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Contains news, links, resources. www.practicalpreschool.com The magazine online, downloadable resources, links. www.sightlines-initiative.com Information, support and resources; includes UK Reggio Children Network. www.smallfolk.com Information for parents and carers of children age 0-5. www.storyplace.org Online digital story books and activities. www.underfives.co.uk Information for parents and practitioners – forums, free resources, links. www.foundation-stage.info DfES approved discussion forum for all Foundation Stage professionals. Early Years Organisations www.daycaretrust.org.uk Website of the Daycare Trust childcare charity. Information on choosing and paying for childcare, training, news, details about national childcare week. www.early-years-nto.org.uk Site of the Early Years National Training Organisation. www.early–education.org.uk Website of Early Education (British Association for Early Childhood Education). www.ncb.org.uk Website of the National Children’s Bureau. News, publications and membership info. www.ncma.org.uk Website of the National Childminding Association – promotes registered childminding in England and Wales. www.ndna.org.uk Website of the National Day Nurseries Association. www.pre-school.org.uk Website of the Pre-School Learning Alliance. Government www.coi.gov.uk Central Office of Information. www.deni.gov.uk Department of Education Northern Ireland. www.wales.gov.uk National Assembly for Wales. www.scotland.gov.uk Scottish Executive. www.dfes.gov.uk Department for Education and Skills. www.doh.gov.uk Department of Health. www.dss.gov.uk Department of Social Services. www.lowpay.gov.uk Low Pay Commission, part of the Department of Trade and Industry. www.ngfl.gov.uk National Grid for Learning – includes directory of education job sites. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk National Health Service online. www.ofsted.gov.uk Office for Standards in Education. www.statistics.gov.uk Official UK statistics website. www.surestart.gov.uk Sure Start information online. www.ukonline.gov.uk Search site for any government department or agency. Jobs and Training www.cache.org.uk Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education. www.qca.org.uk Site of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, news, links, information. www.worktrain.gov.uk Postcode search site for jobs and training in your area. Disclaimer | © Step Forward Publishing 2008