Maternity Maternity services and local activities, pregnancy and starting a family, support after you have had a baby. Support from pregnancy to 36 months Services that are available from pregnancy to 36 months in our family hubs. Childcare Find childcare to fit your needs. See what government help is available and how to lower your childcare costs. Children's centres Details and locations of your local children's centres, including services and activities for families with children under 5 years old. Parenting support Parenting courses for parents and carers living locally and other sources of parenting help and support. The Best Start in Life parent hub There are no wrong questions when it comes to your child’s health and development. Early Start Nutrition Free online courses, recipes and tips during pregnancy, your child’s early years and beyond. Progress checks for 2 year olds All children aged between 2 and 3 years old must be assessed to see how well they are developing. Speech, language and communication needs guide A guide to support your child's communication needs. Toilet training guide Information to support parents, carers and children with toilet training (continence). Starting school – reception 2026 When to apply for a primary school place for your child and guidance about starting school.
Maternity Maternity services and local activities, pregnancy and starting a family, support after you have had a baby.
Support from pregnancy to 36 months Services that are available from pregnancy to 36 months in our family hubs.
Childcare Find childcare to fit your needs. See what government help is available and how to lower your childcare costs.
Children's centres Details and locations of your local children's centres, including services and activities for families with children under 5 years old.
Parenting support Parenting courses for parents and carers living locally and other sources of parenting help and support.
The Best Start in Life parent hub There are no wrong questions when it comes to your child’s health and development.
Early Start Nutrition Free online courses, recipes and tips during pregnancy, your child’s early years and beyond.
Progress checks for 2 year olds All children aged between 2 and 3 years old must be assessed to see how well they are developing.
Toilet training guide Information to support parents, carers and children with toilet training (continence).
Starting school – reception 2026 When to apply for a primary school place for your child and guidance about starting school.
