Caring for a child
Every child is different and as a guardian, you face new situations and decisions all the time. Whether you’re new to parenting or have plenty of experience, our childcare professionals can support you with any aspect of caring for children of all ages.
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Supporting a child with trauma
Advice on how to care for a child who has been through trauma and may be struggling to cope with big changes in their life.
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Caring for a baby or young child
Practical advice, useful links and what you can expect when caring for babies and very young children.
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Ages and stages of child development
Information on when you can expect children to typically reach certain developmental milestones, including what signs to look for.
How we can help
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Someone to listen
We offer a place to share your questions and concerns with people who understand your situation.
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Information and advice
Our team have the skills and experience to help break down a situation and suggest new things to try at home.
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Learn new skills
We can give you practical tips and tactics to try together, as well as access to training that will help you gain new care skills.
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Support with behaviour
We can help you understand behaviour and find ways to improve the situation for both you and the child you care for.
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Get specialist support
We can show you organisations that offer specialist services in areas such as disabilities and special needs, activities and mentoring.
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Talk to each other
Get practical help to start talking about important issues with family, friends and the child you care for.
Three things to know
1. You can contact us with any childcare questions
We can help with any questions or concerns, however big or small they may seem. From emotions and behaviour to activity ideas and the practical realities of everyday life, our experienced team understand your situation and can give you the confidence to take positive next steps.
2. Understanding trauma can help you care for your child
Every child under guardianship has experienced trauma. It can have an impact in different ways, some not always obvious, and traditional approaches to childcare often do not work. However, there are many proven ways to help a child that only involve small changes to how you approach your care.
3. No one expects you to have all the answers right away
While we do see similar issues and questions come up, every child and every guardian is different. It’s perfectly normal to have questions and to feel like you need some support to give the child you care for the help they need. If you are ever unsure, please contact us and we will listen and help without judgement.
“What’s the done thing with babies now? We simply didn’t know, it’s been 30 years since ours were kids! I’m thankful for getting clear advice early as it was so full-on from day one.”