Useful Links
Adoption and Special Guardianship
Kinship - A charity in England and Wales for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Early Years Education
- Parent View - Ofsted Parent View allows parents to share their opinions about their child's school, contributing to school improvements and Ofsted inspections through an online survey platform.
Jobs
Job Centre Near Me - Find your nearest Jobcentre Plus, find a job, find information about Universal Credit, budgeting loan, benefits, free courses and careers advice including; how to write a CV.
Parenting
Home-Start Bristol & South Gloucestershire - Home-Start Bristol & South Gloucestershire offers free, confidential support, friendship and practical help to parents in Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are going through a challenging time and have at least one child under the age of five.
Woman’s Work Lab – I’m a Mum - This webpage describes a career development program specifically designed for mothers returning to work. The program offers skills-based training, work placements, mentoring, and personalized career guidance in a supportive community of women. Created by mothers for mothers, it welcomes participants regardless of qualifications and helps them build confidence while balancing work and family life, with the goal of creating financial security for their families.
Support
Support and activities for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Kompasi - Explore Kompasi to find local support services for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, including advice, education, health, housing, and community activities.
Support and activities for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Bristol - Visit the Bristol City of Sanctuary website to learn about the support, advocacy, and advice provided to refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol.