Hungry Little Minds
Hungry Little Minds is a Department for Education campain that encourages parents and carers to adopt positive activities and behaviours to boost children's communication, language and literacy development.
CBeebies Parenting
Looking for parenting and pre-school tips? Maybe you're after ideas for a creative activity or delicious recipes? You'll find these and insight into CBeebies programmes and how they support your child's development.
Talk, Listen, Cuddle
Talk, Listen, Cuddle is an Essex campaign helping parents, carers and families give their young children the best start in life, developing their communication skills through playful learning at home.
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/
The Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Hub offers support for all families within Essex from pre-birth to up to the age of 19 or 25 for those with Special Educational Needs.
Best Start in Life
Guidance to your Child's Learning & Development
A useful guide for parents and carers of children from birth to five years old with information on children’s learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Keeping Children Safe Online
Children are growing up in a time where screens are everwhere and the internet plays a big part in their lives. This can be beneficial, they can learn new things, connect with friends and family, and have fun. However, it is important to have conversations on how to explore the online world safely. The NSPCC has created some useful resources to support keeping your children safe online.
Button Batteries
Button batteries react with saliva to make caustic soda, which is used to unblock drains. If a child swallows a button battery and it gets stuck in their food pipe, it can burn a hole. This causes internal bleeding and can be fatal. Keep button batteries out of the reach of children.
More information on keeping children safe from button batteries can be found on this link to the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Potty Training
Learning how to use the potty independently and stopping wearing nappies is a big milestone for children. Eric has lots of new and exciting ways for them to learn with your help.
Transition to School
https://startingreception.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Starting-Reception.pdf
Some useful advice and guidance on how to prepare your child for starting school and supporting this transition.
Domestic Abuse
The effects of domestic abuse can be upsetting, not only for the victim but also their children and family. Living Well Essex provides support for those experiencing domestic abuse. You Are Not Alone.
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