Useful Links for Parents, Childcarers & Companies

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Emergency Childcare An award winning service that allows you to track down your nearest nursery or childminder, see what places they have available for today or up to 3 months time & to book those places in advance. Heaven-sent for those childcare emergencies and school holidays! You can also book an emergency nanny, with up to 2 hours notice.
My Family Care A range of unique services which help the employer and employee manage what sometimes feels like an impossible juggling act. If you want to get the most out of your staff – to recruit, retain, engage them and address absenteeism head on – then you need to help them balance their childcare and elder care needs with their work responsibilities. That is where My Family Care comes in.
Nanny Share A great new website backed by some of the biggest names in childcare. It is a forum where parents with similar childcare needs can meet / find each other. If you want a nanny but cannot afford one the chances are there is another similar family not too far away who would love to share the childcare with you. The site also works for part time nursery places and for childminders.
Out of School Care A new service from the award winning team behind Emergency Childcare. Parents can book local summer camps, day camps or holiday clubs from a wide range of UK summer camp providers, at the same price as the camps charge.
REC The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is the trade body that supports and represents the recruitment industry. REC's Mission is to be recognised as the informed choice of the recruitment community, influencing government and business today for the benefit of Members and the future employment market.

Useful Companies for Parents & Carers

Childcare Approval Scheme
All you need to know about the Governments Approval Scheme for Home based childcarers.

Daycare Trust
The Daycare Trust is the leading charity, campaigning for affordable childcare for all. And is also the charity that Tinies supports.

Inland Revenue
Working parent Tax Credits and lots of other information. Make sure you are not missing out.

Ofsted
Ofsted is the governing and regulatory body for all nurseries and childminders in the UK.

Shopping

Baby List
Babylist is a unique advisory and supply service. They help new parents to source and select the right equipment for their new born babies finding what is the safest and most suitable for them.

Bébébox
Bébébox is the UK's leading provider for activity based gifts and gift experiences for the under fives. You will find swimming lessons, gym, music and baby signing classes, parties, ceramic painting, family days out and much more on our website. Our gifts range from under £20 to over £100, and most gifts are available nationwide.

Early Learning Centres
The familiar name on the high street and the website brings their special offers and great products into your home supplying a wide range of toys directly to your door.

Ethical Babe
Offers Organic, Natural & Fairtrade products for Babies & Children.

Ewe Design
Offers a range of hand-made baby stationery including birth announcements, christening/naming day invitations and thank-you notelets.

Just Dresses
Baby, toddler and girls' clothes online shop specialising in dresses, cardigans and their accessories.

Labels 4 Kids
The site specialises in name labels and name tapes. Great labels for children big and small. Allergy labels, personalised gym bags, bag tags, and stickers. Everything you could need for starting school, day care nursery, or camp.

Mamas & Papas
They understand that preparing for your new baby is not only exciting but also very time consuming. So, in order to help parents as much as possible their full collection is online.

Mini Boden
The well known mail order business and their great catalogue for children of all ages. The website is good too and will give you pictures and update tracking of your order.

Tots Planet
Unique Baby Gift ideas, Personalised Baby & Newborn Baby Gifts.

Urchin
Nursery products so good that it is worth having a baby for! Great selection of goods and a good mail order catalogue.

Other Useful Sites

BabyGROE
Charity and information service designed to help parents make informed and natural parenting choices.

Babylicious
An award-winning range of frozen baby & kid's food that tastes just like you made it yourself. Babylicious and Kiddylicious meals use high quality, wholesome ingredients like those you'd find in your own kitchen cupboard. No salt, sugar, additives or preservatives.

Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes provide hundreds of simple activities designed to stimulate the senses and help with your baby's development.

BBC Kids
Fun learning resources for school and at home. The BBC on line site gives you ideas for activities with your children centered around their favorite BBC characters. Aimed at varying ages and always with education and personal development in mind.

Child Development
GreatDad provides Pregnancy Tips and Advice for Expectant Dads. The website also provides Parenting Information for New Dads, Single Dads, and Stay-at-Home Dads.

Coaching Mums
Have you just gone back to work but you feel that you have changed and you want something different?  Are you a new mum who has a business idea but lack confidence to move forward?  Perhaps you are anxious about balancing work with motherhood?  Coaching Mums works with bright, professional women to define their own version of balance, and achieve fulfilment and success in their careers and businesses.

Everywomen
Everywomen is the UK's premier community site for women offering impartial information and advice, expert opinions, resources and services to women.

Early Years Educator Magazine
EYE magazine is the leading monthly magazine for early years professionals. The magazine was launched in May 1999 as a voice for and nursery nurses. Each issue of EYE consists of a potent mix of a practical project and poster, a themed supplement, a range of professional articles, debate and opinion, book reviews and resources.

Find-A-School-UK
This website enables parents locally, nationally and globally to locate independent private schools in the UK most suitable for their children.

Jo Jingles
The UK's largest provider of fun music, singing & movement classes for pre-school children aged 6 months – 5 years.

Kidz Craft
Kids craft kits for children's craft parties and craft activities. A creative and fun birthday party idea. Kids love to create things. Kidz Craft have an excellent choice of craft party kits.

Kidshols.com
Find your ideal family holiday, whether you are looking for white winter magic, sun drenched summer holidays or a family activity holiday. They work with child-friendly tour operators and will even help you with those little extra's such car-hire and currency.

Mark Warner
Voted Daily Telegraph's best Ski Company and providing the ideal family holidays in the Alps or in the summer in the Med. Mark Warner is perhaps best known for its extensive childcare facilities which provide a safe environment for children to play, learn and make friends leaving their parents free to enjoy their holiday.

Millennium Au Pairs
An agency that places au pairs with host families in the London area & the rest of the UK.

Mind Lab
Mind Lab Franchisees run a highly successful after-school programme which uses board games from around the world to develop children's thinking and interpersonal skills - all whilst having fun!

Morton Michel
Insuring childcare providers since 1964.

Sitters
They offer a National Babysitting service for parents.

Tumble Tots
Learning through play, Tumble Tots builds confidence that lasts a lifetime. The leading active physical play centre encourages children to develop physical agility, balance and co-ordination through structured play.

YogaBugs
Fun and creative yoga classes for children aged 2 to 7 years old. For information on a YogaBugs class near you call 020 8772 1800 or email: info@yogabugs.com.

Directory Sites

Baby Directory
An A-Z of everything for pregnant women, babies and children.

Beaming Baby
Organic & natural living for your baby. Find information on their green products, including organic skincare baby wipes and biodegradable nappies.

Thomson Local
Search for businesses and services throughout the UK at the Thomson web site, with local information like weather, entertainment listings and ideas of places to visit.

Childrens Directory
A directory of websites related exclusively to children's services and activities. They can help you find days out, clothes, toys and much much more.

Up my Street
The real life guide for everything in your local area.

Yellow Pages
This is Yellow pages online. You can search for services and companies in your area and is as detailed as you need it to be. Of course you will find Tinies listed.