Books to support eSafety

https://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin

Goldilocks (a Hashtag Cautionary Tale), Jeanne Willis & Tony Ross

Chicken Clicking, Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross

50 things to do before you are five

Find out more about the free Hertfordshire ’50 things to do before you are five’ app.  The app provides a library of home learning activities that are either free or very low cost to families in Hertfordshire. Download now from the App Store or on Google Play.

HV service

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This new service will support parents and carers of babies and children aged 0-5 years in Hertfordshire, get advice with health related issues and improve their access to health care.

Messages sent to the dedicated number 07480 635164 are delivered to a secure website, and responded to by a member of the health visiting team. The service is available Monday- Friday 9-5pm with automatic replies sent to messages received out of hours.

Tiny Happy People

Simple, fun, free activities to try at home from the BBC to help develop your child’s communication skills. www.bbc.co.uk/tinyhappypeople

Guidance from the NHS regarding childhood winter illnesses and knowing what to do

Help your child stay well this winter

Information from the NHS regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Guide to Play

Parents can support their child’s development and learning by encouraging various forms of play. Find out more – download 12 Types of play or visit www.famlii.com

NSPCC Guide
Download the PANTS Parents Guide produced by the NSPCC and help to keep your child safe from abuse.

Young in Herts 
www.younginherts.gov.uk

Herts County Council       
www.hertsdirect.org

Layston First School  
www.layston.herts.sch.uk

OFSTED
www.ofsted.gov.uk

Action for Children
Guidance for your child’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage.
What to expect, when? A parents’ guide.
www.actionforchildren.org.uk

ChildNet – Smartie the Penguin (an online safety story for 3 to 7 year olds).
www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin

I CAN – Helping children communicate
www.ican.org.uk

Talking Point – The first stop for information on children’s communication
www.talkingpoint.org.uk

DirectGov – Information on the Early Years Foundation Stage
www.direct.gov.uk

Foundation Years – A site to support professionals working with children and families in the foundation years.
www.foundationyears.org.uk