Resources

Government Websites:
Directgov: www.directgov.uk
The widest range of public service information & services online

Department of Health: www.dh.gov.uk
Information on all aspects of health & social care

Department for Education & Skills: www.dfes.gov.uk
Wealth of information and statistics on education of young people

Every Child Matter – Change for Children: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Good information about the 2004 Children Act & the 5 outcomes for children

Sure Start: www.surestart.gov.uk
Resource for early education, childcare, health & family support

Children’s Fund: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/strategy/childrensfund
Information on the government’s commitment to tackle disadvantage amongst children & young people

Connexions: www.connexions.gov.uk
Confidential advice, support & information for 13 – 19 year olds

Social Exclusion Unit: www.socialexclusionunit.gov.uk

The Home Office: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Particularly the section on youth crime

Every Local Authority also has its own website: www.nameoflocalauthority.gov.uk
This will give you information about services local to you

Fostering Organisations:
British Association for Fostering & Adoption: www.baaf.org.uk
Useful information & resources about adoption and fostering

The Fostering Network: www.fostering.net
Useful information & resources about fostering

Children’s & Young People’s Rights:
National Youth Advocacy Service: www.nyas.net
Information, advice, advocacy & legal representation for children & young people up to the age of 25 yrs

A National Voice: www.anationalvoice.org
Organisation run by & for care experienced young people

Childline: www.childline.org.uk
Free helpline for children & young people to talk about any problems they may have

The Who Cares Trust: www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk
Charity set-up to improve public care for children & young people in care

Inspection Bodies:
OFSTED: www.ofsted.gov.uk
Useful information & resources for parents & carers, children & young people, adult learners & employers

Diversity:
Equality & Human Rights Commission: www.equalityhumanrights.com
Publications, resources & advice on equality & human rights

Every Disabled Child Matters: www.edcm.org.uk
Organisation which is campaigning to get rights & justice for every disabled child

Whizz-Kidz: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
For and about children who are wheelchair users

Charities:
National Children’s Bureau: www.ncb.org.uk
Information, resources & services to improve the lives of children and young people

Save the Children UK: www.selfharm.org.uk
In-depth information on young people & self harming

UNICEF: www.unicef.org.uk
Charity which helps children receive the support, health care & education they need to survive the threats of childhood poverty

Behaviour, Mental Health & Learning Difficulties:
The Royal College of Psychiatrists: www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Contains a very useful section on mental health and growing up

Young People & Self Harm: www.selfharm.org.uk
A site for young people, their friends, families & carers

NCH the Children’s Charity www.nch.org.uk
Go to information, then help and advice, and there is some useful information under Self Harm FAQ)

Youth Justice:
Youth Justice Board: www.yjb.gov.uk
Contains useful information about the Youth Justice System

National Association for Youth Justice: www.nayj.org.uk
Justice for children in trouble

General Social Care information:
Society Guardian: http://societyguardian.co.uk
Community Care: www.communitycare.co.uk