Parent Information
A practical hub for parents – with clear guidance, trusted support, and resources you can come back to whenever you need them.
External Resources
Official bodies
Official bodies
Ofsted
Official Ofsted information for parents including inspection reports and contacts.
Hampshire County Council
Childcare and families support services from Hampshire County Council.
Family Hubs —
Southampton
Local family hub services and Start for Life support from Southampton City Council.
Child Safety
Child Safety
Child Accident Prevention Trust
Trusted UK charity providing child safety resources and accident prevention guidance.
The Lullaby Trust
safer sleep / SIDS for babies
Safety made simple — Parents pack
Downloadable Child Safety Week parents pack with practical safety tips for home.
Local Support Services
Local Support Services
Family Hubs — Start for Life
Comprehensive Start for Life services and family support hub resources.
HHF Toddler Talk sessions
Hampshire Healthy Families local speech and language sessions for toddlers.
NHS Guides
NHS Guides
Pregnancy — Start4Life
NHS pregnancy guidance and Start for Life hub.
Baby — Start4Life
NHS baby care, feeding and development advice.
Toddler — Start4Life
NHS toddler development, activities and milestones.
Hopscotch Guides
Independent Reviews:
Each nursery page includes a link to its relevant Day Nurseries listing, so you can view independent information and reviews alongside our own.
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