| What |
Further Information/ Links |
| Childcare |
| Help towards paying for childcare |
If you work you can get help for paying for childcare.
To see if you are eligible visit:
www.direct.gov.uk
For a tax credit on line calculator visit:
www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk and click on 'Do I qualify'
For general information visit the HM Revenue & customs website:
www.hmrc.gov.uk or www.workingfamilies.org.uk |
| Childcare vouchers |
To find out more about childcare vouchers, contact:
The Day Care Trust www.daycaretrust.org.uk and click on ‘information for parents’.
Or contact
Steve Laurence
Oxfordshire County Council, Early Learning and Childcare Service
01235 469771 or email steve.laurence@oxfordshire.gov.uk |
| Support |
| Childcare and family support |
Family Information Service
As you know the Family Information Service aims to provide accurate and up-to-date information for families about a range of services, including parenting support, workshops and courses. We monitor what has taken place across the county and advertise forthcoming programmes.
Helpline: 08452 26 26 36
Website: www.oxonfis.org.uk |
| Oxfordshire Services Directory |
A guide to services, organisations and activities for children, young people and families in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire Services Directory
www.oxfordservicesdirectory.org.uk |
| Oxfordshire Parent-Talk |
Support for parents whose young people's behaviour is causing them problems.
It is likely that they may also have attendance problems, have been excluded from school or in trouble with the police or courts.
01865 559386 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau |
Free confidential and independent advice service open to everyone on a wide range of issues.
Banbury: 0844 8487922
Bicester: 01869 321076
www.citizensadvice.org.uk |
| Job centre Plus |
A government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work offering help and advice on job hunting and benefits
Banbury Job Centre: 01295 455000
Bicester Job Centre: 01869 252751
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk |
| BBC Parenting |
This national website contains a wide range of information, helpful tips and advice for parents.
www.bbc.co.uk/parenting |
| PCAMHS |
Single referral point for child and adolescent mental health services throughout Oxfordshire. This service is for children and young people and will involve parenting support work with parents too.
Parents can access the support programme through any worker from any agency, statutory or voluntary, to a single referral point.
01865 849612 and 01865 336800
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| For Dads |
| Oxon Dads and Dad Talk |
A website launched in Oxfordshire put together by a group of dads.
Find out what’s going on in Oxfordshire, share experiences and know where to go for advice.
www.oxondads.co.uk
A website for dads which offers resources and practical parenting advice.
www.dadtalk.co.uk |
| Separating Parents |
| Oxfordshire Family Mediation |
Oxfordshire Family Mediation
Tel: 01865 741781
Oxfordshire Family Mediation supports separated parents and their children in coping with separation.
www.ofm.org.uk
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