Thursday, 28th August 2008

Useful Links

Busy Bees Nurseries	www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk
Ofsted	www.ofsted.gov.uk
Should your carer not be registered with Busy Bees, you may contact Ofsted direct on 0845 601 4771 or visit their website to verify their status.
Care Commission	www.carecommission.com
In Scotland you may check that the service is registered with the Care Commission by visiting their website or by calling 0845 603 0890
Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales	www.csiw.wales.gov.uk
You may check approval status with the Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales by visiting their website.
Northern Ireland Local Health and Social Services Trust	www.dhsspsni.gov.uk
In Northern Ireland you may find out about childcare and approval status with the Local Health and Social Services Trust.
HM Revenue & Customs	www.hmrc.gov.uk/childcare
For full guidelines regarding ‘salary sacrifice’ schemes, Working Tax Credit and Childcare Vouchers.
CAS (Childcare Approval Scheme)	www.childcareapprovalscheme.co.uk
Website link to Nestor approvals online. Nestor are the Government's chosen body for Approval management. You may also call Nestor direct on 0845 7678 111.
Childcare Link	www.childcarelink.gov.uk
Find childcare in your area.
Sure Start	www.surestart.gov.uk
Find out about current Government initiatives for children.
The Daycare Trust	www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Largest UK charitable body for the daycare sector.
The Maternity Alliance	www.maternityalliance.org.uk
Working Families	www.workingfamilies.org.uk
The DTI	www.dti.gov.uk/work-lifebalance
4 Children	www.4children.org.uk
National Childminding Association	www.ncma.org.uk
Early Years Development and Childcare	www.dfes.gov.uk/eydcp
Kids Active for Disabled Children	www.kidsactive.org.uk