Riverside Children's Centre, Canterbury
Useful Contacts
We hope you find the websites we have provided here useful. If you know of any links we could add here we would be very pleased to hear from you The National Websites link shown above gives you access to more than 70 useful national organisations
- Breast Feeding
- Childcare
- Domestic Violence
- Information & Guidance
- Local Government
- Parenting Services
La Leche League
Our aim is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education. We also aim to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
For breastfeeding information and support call our helpline number 07795822996
La Leche League
Busy Bees Day Nursery - Canterbury
This nursery sitiuated in Canterbury caters for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. It features a large garden with a fantastic external wooden play area. The facilities at the nursery are registered with the Department of Education and Employment (DfES) and accept grants for Early Years education for children aged three and four and activities are geared to meet the requirements of Ofsted incorporating the Early Learning Goals. Activities also take into consideration all aspects of the National Curriculum Key Stage One.
Busy Bees Day Nursery - Canterbury
Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project
The Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project (RSDVP) works with the Canterbury Refuge to provide crisis accommodation and support services for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence.
Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project
Children and Families Information Service
The CFIS provide information on local childcare providers, advice and guidance.
Children and Familes Information Service
Job Centre Plus
The Job Centre Plus website provides guidance and information on:
- Assessing Your Benefits if you return to work
- Job Hunting
- Training
- Applying for Work
- If a Lone Parent
- Benefit Entitlements
- Making a Claim
- Local Programmes
- Support for the Disabled
You can access the Job Centre Plus through our Centre, call for details of days and times.
Canterbury City Council
View the Council's A - Z list of services and contacts, plus a wealth of local news updates
Canterbury City Council
Canterbury & District Early Years Project
Through Community Groups and home visiting the Canterbury & District Early Years Project seeks to enhance the development and education of children by providing a range of services and resources which support both children and parents.
Canterbury & District Early Years Project
HomeStart Canterbury & Coastal
HomeStart supports families who are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of brining up a young family. Trained volunteers visit families in their own homes. They offer time, friendship and help with the everyday difficulties that parents with young children face. The support is available to any parent or carer with at least one child under 5.
HomeStart Canterbury & Coastal
