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Working Families Entitlement

Eligibility, codes and appeals process

Financial support for children in Early Years Education

Eligible families are entitled to Early Years Education (EYE) funding based on the age of the child and eligibility criteria

Support for families Support for young people Support for special needs

A diversity of foster carers for a diversity of foster care

Fostering Hampshire Children is celebrating its inspiring foster carers and calling for more people to consider changing the life of a child in need, during its annual Foster Focus Week (24-30 October)

Careers in childcare and early years

This is a vitally important sector which needs staff at all levels to provide the quality care and education that young and older children deserve.

Babies, children, young people and families

Information, referral pathways and resources for children and family services

Becoming a registered childminder in Hampshire

Becoming a registered childminder in Hampshire and have a positive impact on the learning and development of young children

Outstanding rating continues for Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services

Outstanding rating continues for Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services

Communications and campaigns

Friends, family, and neighbours may notice concerns. Raising awareness helps people recognise the signs of abuse and understand that support is available - before, during and after match days. ... and their families, including advocacy, court support,

Emotional Wellbeing

Hampshire Substance Misuse Service support for people with an alcohol or drug problem. ... Togetherness - free online courses offering advice and practical tips to boost confidence as a parent, help navigate family life and strengthen relationships.

Early Years Education Funding Payment and Statutory Guidance

Statutory guidance for Early Years Education and childcare providers on the EYE funding payments

Emotional Wellbeing

behaviour. They also provide peer support for parents/carers of children who self-harm. ... Togetherness - free online courses offering advice and practical tips to boost confidence as a parent, help navigate family life and strengthen relationships.

Emotional Wellbeing

Good mental health and emotional wellbeing is the foundation for young people to thrive and succeed

Emotional Wellbeing

They also provide peer support for parents/carers of children who self-harm. ... Togetherness - free online courses offering advice and practical tips to boost confidence as a parent, help navigate family life and strengthen relationships.

Proposal: Post-16 Transport Services

Proposal to refocus post-16 transport services by amending eligibility, asking for contributions, introducing training and requiring carers to act as Passenger Assistants.

School Transport and Post-16 Transport Services Proposal Insight Summary

impacts on mental health (5%). impacts on family life (4%). impacts on the local economy (4%). ... Please stop assuming that as a parent my only job is to transport my offspring.".

Future Services Consultation 2024 - School Crossing Patrols (SCPs) Proposal

Future Services Consultation 2024 - School Crossing Patrols (SCPs) Proposal

Post-16 Transport only Proposal Insight Summary

It is better if people can have support to use public transport for themselves.". ... negatively impacts physical health/ disability. safety of CYP. economic impacts. impacts on family life.

Childhood obesity case studies and best practice guidance

Childhood obesity case studies and best practice guidance

Support for Ukraine

Information and support available to Ukrainian families and their hosts in Hampshire. Information on other ways to support including donations and employment.

Adoption and fostering

If you have a spare room, childcare experience and commitment, you could provide a home for children unable to live with their birth parents.

Events

Find events and things to do, hosted by Hampshire County Council, including family activities, walks, talks, art, crafts, classes, workshops and local history.

Things to do in Hampshire

Explore the beautiful countryside of Hampshire, visit great attractions and plan fun-filled days out for all the family at places like the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Staunton Country Park, nature reserves and outdoor centres.

Attractions Country parks Countryside Activity centres

Social care and health

Discover what we offer in adult and children's social care and health, such as early years education, childcare, support for working parents and advice on paying for care. You can also report a concern and register as disabled.

Miscellaneous

Hampshire Fostering LIVE! comes to Eastleigh – meet foster carers and find out more

People across Hampshire are being invited to a free event in Eastleigh to learn more about fostering and meet those already doing it

Exclusion

A parent's guide to the exclusions process