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The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a national charity that provides independent advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-16 in state-funded education. ACE aims to provide the information, support and high-quality advice that parents need to help their children at school, particularly where there are problems.

Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES)

Service Directory for Bath and North East Somerset.

Bristol

Service Directory for Bristol.

Cheltenham Borough Council

Guide to local services

Children's Workforce Development Council

CWDC aims to improve the lives of children, young people, their families and carers.

Citizens Advice Bureau

The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.

Connexions Gloucestershire

Connexions Gloucestershire is a service for young people. We provide information, advice and support when they need it, on a range of issues including:

Choices
Education
Free Time
Health
Housing
Law, Rights and Citizenship
Money
Personal Development
Relationships
Travel and Transport
Work and Training

Cotswold District Council

Guide to local services.

Council Direct

Questions and answers about Council services.

Daycare Trust

Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity. We have been working since November 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. We know how important it is to make the right decision about childcare for your child and we hope that, through our information and services, we can help you to find out more.

Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.

DirectGov

The official government website for citizens - Easy access to the public services you use and the information you need, delivered by the UK government.

Early Support

Early Support is about improving services for families with young disabled children. It's a way of working that keeps families at the heart of discussion and decision-making about their child.

Every Child Matters

Every Child Matters: cross-Government working with local partners to achieve better outcomes for children and young people. This site has been developed and is managed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).

Organisations and Information Sources listed F to J

Fathers Direct: The Institute�s vision is for a society that gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures; supports both mothers and fathers as earners and carers; and prepares boys and girls for a future shared role in caring for children.
Forest of Dean District Council: Guide to local services.
Gloucester City Council: Guide to local services.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust delivers acute health services to the communities in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties. Our services are provided from Cheltenham General, Delancey and Gloucestershire Royal hospitals, and increasingly we provide services from community hospitals across Gloucestershire and beyond.
Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust: The PCT is made up of 83 GP Practices and 11 community hospitals. It also provides a range of community services such as podiatry, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, district nursing and health visiting.
Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC): GRCC is dedicated to enriching the lives of people living in rural Gloucestershire by supporting them through change and by enabling them to determine and develop their own communities.
Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Board (GSCB): Working Together to Safeguard Children and Young People in Gloucestershire.
GoGoGlos (in development): Positive activities for young people from all over Gloucestershire.
GUiDE Information Service: The health, social care and disability information service for Gloucestershire.
Herefordshire: Service Directory for Herefordshire.
Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA): The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.
JobCentrePlus: Support for job hunters, recruiters and those seeking benefits.

Organisations and Information Sources listed K to O

The Key: The information you will find on this site has been put together to help direct you and your family to services and organisations that you might find useful. There are links to other websites, so you can find out directly about the services that other organisations provide and we will do our best to make sure that all the information is as accurate as possible. We will be updating the site on a regular basis, however, it might be advisable to contact The Key co-ordinator or GUiDE Information Service if you want to confirm any details.
Learn Direct: Learndirect is a nationally recognised brand for learning and is the largest supplier of e learning courses of its kind in the world. We deliver our unique range of educational training products through three business streams.
Libraries Service: Gloucestershire Libraries Service.
Monmouthshire, South Wales: Service Directory for Monmouthshire.
The National Childminding Association (NCMA): NCMA's mission is to ensure that families in every community have access to high quality, home-based childcare, play, learning and family support so they can help their children reach their full potential.
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA): National Day Nurseries Association is a national charity which aims to enhance the development and education of children in their early years, through the provision of support services to members.
NHS Direct: To provide information and advice about health, illness and health services, to enable patients to make decisions about their healthcare and that of their families.
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted): The new Ofsted � the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills � came into being on 1 April 2007. It brings together the wide experience of four formerly separate inspectorates. It will inspect and regulate care for children and young people, and inspect education and training for learners of all ages.
Oxfordshire: Service Directory for Oxfordshire.

Organisations and Information Sources listed P to T

Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS): The PATIENT ADVICE and LIAISON SERVICE is a confidential service that has been created to help patients, their families and carers and find answers to questions or concerns regarding the care or treatment they receive from all NHS services. They can help with information, advice or support if needed and to help deal with any questions or concerns about any NHS services within Gloucestershire.
Parents Centre: Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
ParentLine Plus: Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents.
Police National Legal Database: Frequently Asked Questions - England and Wales.
South Gloucestershire: Service Directory for South Gloucestershire.
Stroud District Council: Guide to local services.
SureStart: Sure Start is the Government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together early education, childcare, health and family support.
Tewkesbury Borough Council: Guide to local services.

Organisations and Information Sources listed U to Z

Warwickshire: Service Directory for Warwickshire.
Wiltshire: Service Directory for Wiltshire.
Worcestershire: Service Directory for Worcestershire.

Organisations and Information Sources listed 0 to 9

4Children: 4Children is the national children's charity - for children and young people, 0-19. 4Children works with Government, local authorities, primary care trusts, children's service providers, and children and parents to ensure joined up support for all children and young people in their local community.

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