Parents
Support for parents
Get your FREE copy of the Parent and Family Handbook - an
essential guide for parents and carers in the Rochdale
borough. The handbook contains 39 topics relevant to the needs of
families and chosen following consultation with parents,
carers and practitioners. Each topic includes information, warning
signs and actions to take, advice on prevention and contact details
for local agencies where further support can be found. Topics
include internet safety; teenage parents; childminding and daycare;
drug, alcohol and substance misuse; and much more.
For your free copy email the Family Information Service on
family.info@rochdale.gov.uk
or call the Parenting Support Team on 0845 226 5533.
Our Parenting Support Team offer a number of courses for
parents.
Term dates, school places, school
league tables.
Sure Start Children's Centres offer access to a range of support
and services for parents and families with children under 5.
Family Support Services
External organisations that the Government funds to provide
family support.
For childcare, local health, social care, voluntary and support
services for children, young people and families.
Financial help
Free school meals, student loans, free early
education, help with childcare
costs.
Information and advice for parents and carers.
Simple guidance about children who may need protection from
harm.
See also
Fostering, extended schools, inclusion in childcare.