Links and Resources
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Absolute Education
Specialist recruiters to the Education sector
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| Advantage Tutors (Gwent)
They offer parents safer access to home tuition. All our tutors are personally met and CRB checked for your peace of mind |
Barnardo's
Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities and this is our pledge. We believe in children - do you?
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Bbfc - the official website of the bbfc. classification for entertainment, movies and video games
British Board of Film Classification
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Belfast Education & Library Board
Belfast Education and Library board - Website |
BT Better World
The BT Better World campaign aims to improve the communication skills for all young people in the UK. We believe that every young person has the right to have their voice heard. We provide free resources to parents, teachers, youth workers, young people or anyone who feels they could benefit from using our wide range of materials.
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Cancer Care and Support Charity - Macmillan Cancer Support
Life doesn't have to be all about cancer. Some days it's just about life.
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ChildLine in Scotland
ChildLine in Scotland
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Counselling Directory
The purpose of this site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help. |
Curriculum Concepts UK
Curriculum Concepts are proud to promote Dr Emily Lovegrove's book, Help! I'm Being Bullied.
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Department for Children, Schools and Families
Department for Children, Schools and Families
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Department of Education, Northern Ireland
Department of Education, Northern Ireland
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Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is here to promote opportunity and independence for all, help individuals achieve their potential through employment, work to end poverty in all its forms.
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| DK Clip Art 
Combines DK’s amazing photographic library and outstanding information - making it a must-have tool for any student, teacher or parent. Now, every Clip Art image comes with a description and there are 2 new ways to search for an image via 'School Subject' or 'A-Z Categories'. 'My Projects' provides a handy template for project creation, pulling together images and descriptions from Clip Art in a template of your choice. |
Girlguiding UK
Girlguiding UK enables girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference to the world.
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| equiShopping - equiShopping is a comparison website for thousands of equestrian products also offering the opportunity to buy and sell horses and search for equine services by type and location. |
| Families in the Foundation Years: From pregnancy to children age 5 - A new website has been launched today (Monday 10 October) by national charity, 4Children, offering all professionals who work in the Foundation Years a ‘one stop shop’ for all the information and support they need to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families. |
Home Tutors Directory 
An online
directory of UK Tutors and UK Tutoring Agencies.Students can search for a
private tutor for free and private tutors can advertise their private
tuition services for any subject. |
iMama.tv is a totally new type of parenting website which is video led. It has over 4000 bespoke videos on all aspects of parenting accessible by internet or mobile. |
| Information about health and safety at work
HSE's job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities. Provides advice, guidance, regulations and inspections.
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Kids' Progress, Behaviour, Learning and Thinking at Kids Development (UK
Development varies from child to child. We discuss the science of children's thinking and learning and the ways we can help.
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KidsOutdoors
What's your adventure?
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LARSOA
Presenting road safety across the UK
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Lifestart Foundation
Lifestart Foundation
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MakingContact.org - - Linking Families With Disabled Children
MakingContact.org lets you safely and easily get in touch with others who are affected by the same or similar disabilities, medical conditions or special needs as you are.
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NCPTA - Home
The NCPTA, a registered charity. is the only membership organisation for Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and other home school associations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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| Nick Jr. - there’s lots of activities, clips and games which are presented in a way which gives pre-schoolers a more intuitive and playful experience. We’ve also including links which help parents discover the educational benefits of all the content |
nutritionist-resource -
The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge nutrition support network, enabling those in need to find a nutritionist close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will provide those seeking support with all the information they need.
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Official Crayola Site
Free coloring pages, craft ideas, lesson plans and games for kids of all ages. Crafts & coloring activities for Kids, Teachers, and Parents.
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One Parent Families
One Parent Families-Gingerbread, the National Council for One Parent Families. A registered charity working to promote the welfare and independence of single parents and their children.
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Online Support Groups for your Health Challenges
Welcome to our health community, find people who are dealing with the same health challenges as you. Join an Online Support Group. Give & Get help.
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OnlyDads
On-line support for single parents.
If you have recently become a single parent or if you have been one for years, or indeed you are on the verge of separating, you will find OnlyDads an invaluable resource. |
Open Family Services -
We offer a free directory to local government Family Information Services and the public, of registered childcare and family services and activities. It follows on from the Dept of Education Family Information Directory which closed at the end of March, and provides a national service. |
| Oxfam Water Week - Access teacher resources for this project here |
| Party bags and party supplies for children’s parties |
Parentchannel.tv
This free and simple-to-use website is packed with more than 170 short 3- 4 minute, helpful videos for parents and carers with children aged between 5-19 years. The videos provide up-to-date expert knowledge and show some actual case studies from real parents and their children. |
Parental Control Software Dedicated to Your Child's Internet Safety from Cyber Bullying to Grooming from Online Predators
Parental Control Software to Protect against Online Predators, Cyber Bullying and Adult Sites. Stealth Mode, Remote Login & Timer Control. Instant Alerts via Email or Mobile Phone. Monitor, Log and Block Internet, IM/Chat, Application & Computer Use.
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Parents-Parenting Advice
Offers free 24/7 parents helpline, providing parenting advice and parental guidance, on a wide range of parenting issues. Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for and with parents. Visit our website today for free parenting tips.
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| Software4Students was launched in 2005 as a pilot programme to provide software for students and parents in disadvantaged schools in Ireland. Due to its phenomenal success in helping bridge the digital divide Software4Students has been expanded to teachers, students and parents of 40,000 schools, 650 further education institutions and 160 universities in Ireland and the United Kingdom, covering nearly 19 million students. |
St John Ambulance
St John Ambulance is the UK's leading first aid charity. We believe that everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them and that no one should suffer for a lack of trained first aiders. We have over 44,000 volunteers who are committed to training, caring and saving lives and we are one of the country's largest youth organisation.
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Stop child abuse
Support the NSPCC children’s charity and help wipe out child abuse. FULL STOP. Thousands of people are helping us to end child abuse and cruelty to children. Join us and be the FULL STOP.
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Summer Camps for Kids UK - Book Summer Camps, Day Camps, Kids Camps, Fun Holiday Clubs - Employee Child Care Benefits - www.outofschoolcare.co.uk
Parents can book local summer camps, day camps or holiday clubs from a wide range of UK summer camp providers, at the same price as the camps charge.
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Teaching Technology for education is a free quarterly magazine for  teachers and trainers – and parents too. It is posted in the UK via Royal Mail to education establishments only and can also be downloaded.
They have a resource centre and have case studies, free guides suitable for teachers and parents. |
The Nerve Centre
The Nerve Centre
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The Scout Association
The Scout Association in the UK. Information about beavers, cubs, scouts, explorer and network scouts. Information for parents.
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Top Dog Days
For discounts & top tips for days out! |
Translation Agency Services UK : London Translations : Translation Agency Services
London Translations : London based translation agency offering high-quality translation, interpreting and website localisation services.
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UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks (Electricity Distribution Network Operator in England) has re launched its Education website.
Designed to teach children/ young people the ‘’Dangers of Electricity’’ both inside and outside the home and electricity related topics. |
UK School Trips
UK School Trips - school trips venues, locations for great school trip destinations and school trips guides.
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Vosene Kids
Gentle, effective Vosene Kids helps smart mums stop nits before they get started, plus fun and games for your kids.
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Voucher Code
We're here to help you save money with discount codes & vouchers. Browse through our merchants, categories or search for the shop you want a discount voucher for! |
Website of the UK government : Directgov
Directgov - the official UK government website for citizens
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WordsPlease
The brilliant new web site designed to inspire gifted young people who want to learn more about all aspects of English. The language, literature, poetry, story writing, sample books - whatever a bright young student needs to have fun whilst learning and achieve better grades in English.
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World Vision UK
World Vision UK
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Alliance Française de Cork - Ireland
Alliance Française de Cork gives French courses and promotes French language and culture thanks to cultural events.
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Anti-Bullying Centre, Trinity College Dublin - Bully Behaviour in Schools and the Workplace
Anti-Bullying Centre, Trinity College Dublin - Bully Behaviour in Schools and the Workplace
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Araskids.ie
Welcome to araskids.ie - the website of the President of Ireland for young people.
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Barnardos - Ireland's leading children's charity: Home
Barnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat, by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children.
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Centre for Early Childhood Development & Education
Centre for Early Childhood Development & Education
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Department of Education & Science - - Highlights
Department of Education and Science website - Highlights - Highlights
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Discover Primary Science - teacher training, classroom resources, primary science education, science awards
Discover Primary Science - DPS - Ireland - Science activities and online resources for primary schools and teachers
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Focal.ie - Dictionary of Irish Terms - Foclóir Téarmaíochta
Bunachar náisiúnta téarmaíochta don Ghaeilge. National terminology database for Irish.
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Gaelscoileanna
Gaelscoileanna
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GimmeDat.ie
Gimmedat's Web Directory and Online Portal provides a simple, visual, easy-to-use way for you to navigate Irish Websites. Gimmedat is a Who's Who and What's What of Irish, Irish-related and interesting Websites.
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Greeting Cards 4 Kids
Greeting Cards 4 Kids have recently launched their new online shop. We specialise in personalised cards and invitations which are a fun and thoughtful way to share your special celebrations with family, friends and loved ones. |
Health Services Executive Mid-Western Area
The Health Services Executive Mid-Western Area is working for the health and well being of the mid-western community, providing health and personal social services to its population
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HelpMe2Parent.ie
The HelpMe2Parent.ie parenting courses are based on the parents plus programmes. They have been shown to be effective in reducing childhood behaviour problems and parental stress. All parents can benefit from a parenting course. The valuable skills learned will help in most parenting situations and enable parents to develop good relationships with their children and make parenting more enjoyable. From tots to teens we have courses for all age groups. Learn to manage behaviour, tantrums, discipline etc.
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Home - The Official Website of the GAA
GAA Website
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Office of the Minister for Children - Department of Health and Children - Ireland
Home Page - Office of the Minister for Children - Department of Health and Children - Ireland
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Children in Hospital
Home
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HSA - The Health and Safety Authority
HSA - The Health and Safety Authority
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INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation - into.ie
Into.ie the Irish National Teachers' Organisation - representing Irish national teachers including member benefits, mailing lists, classroom resources, updates on conditions of employment and education news.
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IPPA - Welcome
Providers of childcare services can avail of support and advice on a wide range of issues. IPPA, the Early Childhood Organisation, is the largest voluntary organisation working for young children and their families in Ireland. Founded in 1969, IPPA's membership of over 1,800 includes Playgroups, Parent and Toddler Groups, Full Day Care Groups, After-school and Out-of- School Groups and individual members. Providers of childcare services can avail of support and advice on a wide range of issues.
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Ireland Directory - Directory of websites and businesses in Ireland
Website and Business Directory for all of Ireland.
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Ireland's Health Service Executive National Immunisation Programme - Home
Factual information on immunisation and vaccination for children, adults and health professionals from Ireland's Health Service Executive National Immunisation Programme
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Irish Multiple Births Association - IMBA - Official Site.
IMBA - Irish Multiple Births Association website with information on multiple births and parenting
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ISPCC - www.ispcc.ie
ISPCC
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JavaScript Redirection
JavaScript Redirection
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Lámh
Description
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Lingoo.eu
Language Exchange holidays and paid Host Home stay holidays for children organised directly between families.
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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
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NCTE (National Centre for Technology in Education) - Home
NCTE (National Centre for Technology in Education) - Home
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NEWB : The National Education Welfare Board : Welcome to newb.ie
NEWB : The National Education Welfare Board : Welcome to newb.ie
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Parentline - Parentline Volunteers provide information and a listening ear to anyone in a parenting role.
Parentline - Parentline Volunteers provide information and a listening ear to anyone in a parenting role.
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Reading Association of Ireland:Home
Reading Association of Ireland:Home
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RedBranch Health for Children and Young People
Healthy lifestyle issues for Irish children and families, preventing chronic illness by healthy food good nutrition and physical activity, health, food, nutrition, school, health promoting schools, physical activity
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Road Safety Authority Home Page
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Scoilnet - Portal for Irish Education
Official education portal of the Department of Education and Science in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary teachers.
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Scouts in Ireland, Scouting Ireland, scouts.ie
Official website of The National Scout Association for Ireland. Information about beavers, cub scouts, scouts, ventures
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Solo.ie Support for People Parenting Alone
Solo.ie Support for Peolpe Parenting Alone
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South Eastern Education & Library Board
South Eastern Education & Library Board
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Sugradh - Celebrating the child's right to play
The Súgradh charity provide support for the promotion of play opportunities for children in Ireland. The web site details how communities can start a playground, organise play schemes and develop a play policy. The site also details play ground suppliers in Ireland and abroad and lists some other useful resources.
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The Family Diversity Initiative
The Family Diversity Initiative
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The Irish Girl Guides - News
The Irish Girl Guides
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Treoir Website - Home
Treoir - The National Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children
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Welcome to Educate Together
Welcome to Educate Together
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Welcome to the Irish Stammering Association
Welcome to the Irish Stammering Association
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Welcome To The National Parents Council Primary
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