Parents

Parenting HandbookSupport 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.

 

Parenting courses

Our Parenting Support Team offer a number of courses for parents.

Schools

Term dates, school places, school league tables.

Children's centres

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.

Family Services Directory

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.

Choosing childcare and early education

Information and advice for parents and carers.

Safeguarding and child protection

Simple guidance about children who may need protection from harm.

See also

Fostering, extended schools, inclusion in childcare.