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Worried about a child or young person aged 17 years or under?
If you are concerned about a child or young person's safety or wellbeing please don't assume that someone else will take responsibility. You could help to save a child's life.
If you are worried, report it.
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Family Information Directory
Looking for something more specific in Herefordshire such as:
- a local service
- a family activity
- childcare to meet your needs.
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Local Healthcare Finder at NHS Choices for family doctors, dentists and pharmacies
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Local site: information for young people in Herefordshire
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Information about my child's education. Information on a range of issues including how to search for a school, the complaints process, dealing with bullying and additional support in school.
What are the childcare options now my child is attending High School? Childcare for young people is very different to childcare for younger children. They need a place to go where they can socialise with their friends and be safe. External link to government website.
My child will be leaving school, what are their options? Information on the options available.
When can my teenager have a part-time job? Information on to teenagers being employed.
What must I do if my teenager is involved in entertainment? For information on how to apply for a license, which all children involved in the entertainment business must have.
I am finding parenting a young person challenging, where can I find information to support me? Readable and well-researched information on surviving adolescence. External link to Family Lives website.
I am a single parent, where can I get support? Advice and practical support fro single parents. External link to charity website.
Can I still claim child benefit when my child reaches 16 years old? Information on when you can still get Child Benefit for your 16 - 20 year old. External link to government website.
Information on activities and support networks for young people. Information on youth services and organisations which support young people on a range of issues including finances and looking for accommodation.
How can I support my teenager in staying safe and healthy? Information on young people's health, contraception, drug and alcohol use.
Information on keeping my teenager safe on-line. Practical information and support about internet safety which includes mobile phones and game consoles.
I am finding being a parent challenging, where can I find information, advice and support? Information on coping with child development issues and what support is available.
Choosing courses in year 9 and work, training or education at 16
Support for parents with children aged 11 to 16 years
Information about my child's education
Information about my child's education. Information on a range of issues including how to search for a school, the complaints process, dealing with bullying and additional support in school.
What are the childcare options now my child is attending High School?
What are the childcare options now my child is attending High School? Childcare for young people is very different to childcare for younger children. They need a place to go where they can socialise with their friends and be safe. External link to government website.
My child will be leaving school, what are their options?
My child will be leaving school, what are their options? Information on the options available.
Young people in employment
When can my teenager have a part-time job? Information on to teenagers being employed.
Children in entertainment
What must I do if my teenager is involved in entertainment? For information on how to apply for a license, which all children involved in the entertainment business must have.
I am finding parenting a young person a challenge, where can I find information, advice and support?
I am finding parenting a young person challenging, where can I find information to support me? Readable and well-researched information on surviving adolescence. External link to Family Lives website.
I am a single parent, where can I get support?
I am a single parent, where can I get support? Advice and practical support fro single parents. External link to charity website.
Can I still claim child benefit?
Can I still claim child benefit when my child reaches 16 years old? Information on when you can still get Child Benefit for your 16 - 20 year old. External link to government website.
Information on activities and support networks for young people.
Information on activities and support networks for young people. Information on youth services and organisations which support young people on a range of issues including finances and looking for accommodation.
Information on young teenage boys health.
How can I support my teenager in staying safe and healthy? Information on young people's health, contraception, drug and alcohol use.
Keeping safe on-line
Information on keeping my teenager safe on-line. Practical information and support about internet safety which includes mobile phones and game consoles.
Life Events: How Herefordshire Council can help you if you are finding parenting or family life difficult.
I am finding being a parent challenging, where can I find information, advice and support? Information on coping with child development issues and what support is available.
Life Events: Choosing courses for year 9 and work, training or education at 16
Choosing courses in year 9 and work, training or education at 16