Family Advice and Support
Access reliable advice and local services designed to support your family’s wellbeing.
Local Support for Parents & Carers
Family Support
Family Lives
Offering guidance on everything from pregnancy and your child’s development to family life, school information, and support through separation or divorce. Visit Family Lives
For local services and advice across Gloucestershire, explore the Glos Families Directory
Speech & Language Support
Helping your child learn to talk, listen, and communicate confidently. Explore these trusted resources:
- Learning to Talk (Ages 3–5) – Start for Life (NHS)
- Language-Building Tips for Parents – The Hanen Centre
- BBC Tiny Happy People – Language Development & Parenting
- Words for Life – National Literacy Trust
- Speech and Language UK – Information & Support
Biting Support & Advice
It’s normal for children to go through a biting phase. Staying calm and consistent helps.
A gentle but firm approach such as:
“Stop, biting hurts.”
can help children understand. Offer a teething ring or toy to bite instead and comfort the child who’s been hurt.
Helpful resources:
- Understanding and Responding to Children Who Bite – NAEYC
- Teeth Are Not for Biting by Elizabeth Verdick – View on Amazon
Potty & Toilet Training Support
ERIC – The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity
ERIC supports families through potty training and other toileting challenges. They’re the UK’s only charity dedicated to children’s bowel and bladder health. Visit ERIC
Parents’ Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Learn what to expect from your child’s early learning and development journey with this helpful guide: What to Expect in the EYFS – Foundation Years
Tax Free Childcare, Funding and Managing Finances
Tax Free Childcare
We accept all childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare payments. For more information and to set up a Tax-Free Childcare account, please visit: Tax-Free Childcare – GOV.UK
Two Year Funding
We accept two-year funded places. For more information and to check eligibility, please visit: Early Years and Childcare – Gloucestershire County Council
Three and Four Year Old Funded Places
We also accept three and four-year-old funded places. For more information, please visit: Early Years and Childcare – Gloucestershire County Council
Talking Money
Talking Money (previously known as the Bristol Debt Advice Centre) offers free, independent debt advice, energy advice, and financial education. Visit their website to find out more: Talking Money
Pennywise
Pennywise is a budgeting advice project supporting adults aged 26 and over. They provide practical tools and confidence to help make your money go further. Learn more on their website: Pennywise
Entitledto
Entitledto helps parents and professionals find out about eligibility for tax credits and other benefits. Check what you might be entitled to on their website: Entitledto
Support For You
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
If you are facing or experiencing any kind of abuse, the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) can offer a wide range of confidential support and advice. Their website also provides information on how to help others and raise awareness about violence and abuse. Visit GDASS
FORWARD – Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development
FORWARD is an organisation committed to gender equality and safeguarding the rights of African girls and women. They provide information and support around issues such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage. Visit FORWARD UK