NICMA - the Childminding Association

Organisation: Child Accident Prevention Trust Works to reduce accidental death and injury in children and young people. Organises Child Safety Week – last week in June every year. Lots of information and resources available. Address: 18 20 Farringdon Lane London EC1R 3HA Tel: 020 7608 3828 Email: safe@capt.org.uk Website: http://www.capt.org.uk

Organisation: National Childminding Association of England and Wales Email: info@ncma.org.uk Website: http://www.ncma.org.uk

Organisation: Scottish Childminding Association Scottish Childminding Association vision statement: Quality Childminding...building confident children within a family childcare experience. Website: http://www.childminding.org

Organisation: Childminding Ireland Childminding Ireland, as the National Childmindinding Association of Ireland, is committed to the development of quality in family home based care for children by providing a range of services and training to Childminders and Parents and by participating in local Childminding networks. Website: http://www.childminding.ie

Organisation: Netmums.com is the local website run by local mums for all mums living in the Greater Belfast Area. There is loads of information on the site for local mums including details of all the area indoor play centres, places to go, what's on and things to do. There is information for mother and toddler groups, nurseries, primary schools and all of the support available for mums of young children living in Belfast. There is a lively noticeboard full of news and information from local mums and a nearly new section for buying and sell old toys/nursery equipment. All the information and services are available free of charge by visiting the website. Website: http://www.netmums.com

Organisation: Northern Childcare Partnership The Northern Childcare Partnership is a Partnership of Voluntary and Statutory Agencies working together in the Northern Health and Social Services Board area to take forward locally the Government's Childcare strategy 'Children First' for enhancing childcare provision. Website: http://www.northernchildcare.com

Organisation: Employers For Childcare A not for profit organisation working to improve the childcare barrier which prevents women from playing their full and equal role in the labour market. Website: http://www.employersforchildcare.org

Organisation: 4 Nations Child Policy Network Website: http://www.childpolicy.org.uk

Organisation: Southern Childcare Partnership This web-site is for anyone looking for information about childcare and family support services in the Southern Health Board Area. Website: http://www.southernchildcarepartnership.ni.org

Organisation: Eastern Childcare Partnership This web-site is for anyone looking for information about childcare and family support services in the Eastern Health Board Area. Website: http://www.easternchildcarepartnership.org.uk

Organisation: Parents Advice Cente "Parents Advice Centre (PAC) is a leading Northern Ireland charity that provides support to parents. It has four main areas of work: Parents Helpline which offers support and guidance to parents with any family problem; Parenting Education which offers tailor-made and specialist parenting courses to groups and individuals; The Men's Project Focus on Fathers which seeks to increase awareness of the issues facing men and boys (especially within families) and to promote their social inclusion; and the Parenting Forum Northern Ireland which provides a platform for the needs and aspirations of parents to be heard." Address: Floor 4, Franklin House,12 Brunswick Street Belfast BT2 7GE Tel: 0808 8010 722 Website: http://www.parentsadvicecentre.org

Organisation: Western Area Childcare Partnership The role of the patnership is to co-ordinate activity within the sector, assess need, promote collaborative work and good practice,and to participate in arrangements for funding programmes when required. Address: 23a Bishop Street, Londonderry BT48 6PR Contact Name: Maura Mason Email: childcare-info@whssb.n-i.nhs.uk Website: http://www.childcare-west.org

Organisation: Big Into Baby The Big into Baby show provides the ultimate experience for all the family. This year there are a variety of exhibitors and guest speakers providing information, advice and essential products for baby during the first few months and early years. Tel: 028 9186 3377 Website: http://www.bigintobaby.co.uk/

Organisation: Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People Promoting and Safeguarding the rights and best interests of children and young people to help them challenge and change the world in which they live! Address: Millennium House 17-25 Great Victoria Street Belfast BT2 7BA Contact Name: Patricia Lewsley childrens Commisiner Tel: 028 9031 1616. Email: communications@niccy.org Website: www.niccy.org

Organisation: Northern Ireland Social Care Council The new regulatory body for the social care and Early Years workforce in Northern Ireland. Website: http://www.niscc.info/

Organisation: Health Promotions Agency Mission - To make health a top priority for everyone in Northern Ireland. Website: http://www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk/

Organisation: The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 Statutory Instrument 1995 No. 755 (N.I. 2) Website: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1995/Uksi_19950755_en_1.htm

Organisation: National Childrens Bureau The overall objective of NCB’s work in Northern Ireland, is to enhance outcomes for children there in Northern Ireland, through support to those who work with or for children and young people. Website: http://www.ncb.org.uk/Page.asp?originx2065mt_8418760280166q87v4934781504

Organisation: WorkingWithKids WorkingWithKids was formed to offer a unique reference point on the ins and outs of working with children. This site explores all you need to know about working with children. It examines the jobs available and the legal requirements each one necessitates. Website: http://www.workingwithkids.co.uk/

Organisation: Folens Folens is one of the leading publishers of Primary and Secondary educational texts, classroom resources and software for both students and teaching professionals. Website: http://www.folens.com/

Organisation: More Useful Websites Click on the link below to obtain more useful web sites that NICMA recommend. Website: http://www.nicma.org/06/Useful Web Sites.pdf

Organisation: Safe Home For Me Resource designed for pre school and primary school children to raise awarness of accident prevention. Website: http://www.safehome4me.com

Organisation: HM Revenue & Customs: Tax credits: Introduction Information on Tax Credits and Calculators to work out how much you could get. Extremely useful tool for parents and childminders alike. Website: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/index.htm

Organisation: HM Revenue & Customs: Individuals & Employees Running your own business can get confusing but this link gives you access to further information about self assessment, tax credits and a whole host of other areas. Website: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/

Organisation: Magic Fairy Wings Over 1000 ideas for toys, clothes, Maternity and Baby goods. 15% off for childminders. In order to avail of this discount contact Helen Kirk helenk@magicfairywings.com Or Wilma McVeigh wilmam@magicfairywings.com. Website: http://www.magicfairywings.com/wilmam

Organisation: Footie Mad Range of Football Merchandise Website: http://www.footiemad.co.uk

Organisation: Foyle Child Contact Centre Foyle Child Contact Centre provides a relaxed neutral environment,where parents and children who no longer live together can meet and spend time in each other’s company in warmth and comfort. Address: Foyle Child Contact Centre 33 John Street L’Derry BT48 6JY Contact Name: Liz McCorkell Tel: 078 4107 2907 Email: enquiries@foylechildcontactcentre.org Website: http://www.foylechildcontactcentre.org/

Organisation: Funky Monkeys Funky Monkeys is a franchise in the kids soft play centre industry. It was started in England in 2006 and opened its doors in Ireland for the first time in April 2008. Funky Monkeys offers a healthy eating cafe i.e. no chips, burgers etc. It specifically caters for children aged 8 years and under. Funky Monkeys also offers a membership scheme for £10 per month and you can come as often in the month as you like, that works out at approximately 32p per day. As part of admission price/membership we offer pre-school activity mornings with play programmes that help learning and development. They take place Mon – Fri from 10.30am to 11.30am. Funky Monkeys also offers a range of parties. They have a standard funky monkey party and a range of themed parties from a mini makeover to a football party. See our web page for a full listing of our parties. We also cater for different groups e.g. play schools, nurseries etc. Please contact Lorraine Rice for further information on our competitive pricing. Discount available for large groups. Log on to our website www.funkymonkeys.ie for further information and lots of photographs. Website: http://www.funkymonkeys.ie

Organisation: NI Network of Child Contact Centres A Child Contact Centre is a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents, and sometimes other family members. It is a child-centred environment that puts the need of the children first. Contact centres support families involved in Private Law cases, usually through the services of a solicitor or Family Court. Centres will also consider self-referrals from parents who are not currently involved in legal proceedings. For details of a contact centre near you visit Website: http://www.contactni.org

Organisation: Flutterbies Flutterbies sell fun award winning educational soft play toys for children aged 0 – 6 years. Our toys promote and encourage imagination and creativity and are washable too! Register online for your chance to win £100 worth of toys! www.flutterbies.net Website: http://www.flutterbies.net

Organisation: Ni4kids Ni4kids is Northern Ireland’s No. 1 monthly parenting magazine providing the definitive family focused quality read for parents of primary school age children. Key platforms are education, health, childcare and parenting with lifestyle, fun and entertainment. In addition to feature articles, the website also contains competitions, a what’s on and out and about guide and family activity directory. Address: Unit 2, Channel Wharf ,21 Old Channel Road, Belfast, BT3 9DE Tel: 028 9078 8888 Email: info@ni4kids.com Website: http://www.ni4kids.com