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TIPS are here to support your relationship with your baby. We work with parents, caregivers and infants from pregnancy to aged two. We support families to build emotionally strong, sensitive and responsive caregiving relationships. This supports infant mental health which is important not just because we want babies to feel content and secure but because early emotional development impacts lifelong health and happiness.

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Trafford Infant Parent Service (TIPS) works with parents and carers of babies and children under 24 months of age.

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How to help your baby with teething and how to look after their teeth, includes:

Baby teething symptoms

Tips for helping your teething baby

Looking after your baby's teeth

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How to help your baby with teething and how to look after their teeth.

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The GM 10 Tips for Talking with Babies, are ten key messages to support the development of speech, language and communication skills from before they’re born to 2 years. Each tip is designed to give families and anyone working with babies some small suggestions that can make a big difference and help give children the best start. Each message is based on sound research and is delivered by children.

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Simple things that can support the development of your babys speech, language & communication skills

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Booking your child's vaccination appointment 

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You'll usually be contacted by your GP surgery when your child is due for a routine vaccination. This could be a letter, text, phone call or email.

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Booking your child’s vaccination appointment

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Find out how to book your child’s appointment and what to do if you cannot make it.

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It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.

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A full list of the routine vaccinations offered on the NHS and when they should be given.

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We are always looking for ways to improve our Padlet's. Please follow this link to provide your feedback.

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Start for Life Padlet Feedback Survey - Trafford Council’s Citizen Space - Citizen Space

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Find and participate in consultations run by Trafford Council

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We are excited to share that as part of our Family Hub offer, Trafford has partnered with Greater Manchester Family Hubs and Essential Parent to offer a free app for parents, parents-to-be and carers.

The app includes more than 2,000 expert-written videos and articles to support you from pregnancy through to your child’s teenage years.

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For anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby loss. The group runs Sunday's fortnightly. For more info contact Rachelle on neverforgotten1708@gmail.com

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Home Start want to hear from parents and carers from Trafford to helps shape the future support services for new parents/carers.

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Manchester Bambi club- support group for new mums

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Manchester Bambi club- support group for new mums

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For more information please call 0161 912 3189 or email manchesterbambiclub@gmail.com.

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Please find an up to date list of all playgroups which are taking place across various locations in Old Trafford every Monday - Friday.

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Renew Wellbeing Drop-in sessions The Hub, Altrincham

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Renew Wellbeing Drop-in sessions The Hub, Altrincham

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A welcome place to have a brew, chat and take part in mindful activities.

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Little Stars @ Altrincham Baptiste Church

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Little Stars @ Altrincham Baptiste Church

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A group for pre school children & babies with additional needs, alongside their parents.

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Parents can get the health information and advice they need for their young children by attending well baby clinics. During the clinics, parents are able to have their babies weighed and checked, and seek advice about all aspects of feeding, nursing and caring for babies and pre-school children. For more information on dates and times, click the link

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Right to the Streets - Trafford: Free activities in the community 

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There are lots of free community events and activities taking place that anyone is welcome to attend. Unless otherwise stated, simply turn up and enjoy!

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GreaterSport have been awarded £490,448 through the Home Office Safer Streets Fund to make the streets safer for women and girls through tackling gender-based violence and harassment.

Being designed and delivered in partnership with Trafford Council, Open Data Manchester, GM Moving Partners and local community organisations in North Trafford, the 'Right to the Streets', is exploring ways to make streets and public spaces safe, joyful, and welcoming places where everyone is invited to be active and able to lead the lives they want. This is due to concerns of safety on the streets being identified as a key barrier to women & girls accessing or engaging with physical activity, active travel, and sports or cultural events in North Trafford.

The aim of the project is to not only raise awareness of issues such as Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and street harassment, but to explore interventions that enable women and girls, and boys and men, to be active citizens in their communities, equipped with the tools, information, networks and agency to take action to stop VAWG and reclaim their right to the streets.

Emma Moseley, Policy Officer at Trafford Council gives a fantastic overview of the work so far in her article published on the LGiU website. Read the article here.

Free activities in the community - get involved!

We've offered community grants to 18 successful projects who are passionate about making public places fun, joyful, and welcoming for all. Their activities include football sessions, bushcraft workshops, audio trails, walking groups, cycling sessions, yoga in the park, forest bathing, and many more.

These are in addition to the creative workshops and projects hosted by seven local arts organisations. These include parades, photography, poetry, mural painting, discos and family fun days.

Unless otherwise stated, simply turn up and enjoy!
Find out what's happening below -

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GreaterSport have been awarded £490,448 through the Home Office Safer Streets Fund to make the streets safer for women and girls through tackling gender-based violence and harassment.

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Babies Stay & Play is available for children (aged 0-1) held every Tuesday 1:00pm-2.30pm at Stretford Children’s Centre & every Monday 9:30am-11:00am at Partington’s Early Health Hub.

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Young Bumps is a friendly group for pregnant young mums under the age of 20 who meet every Friday 11am-2pm. You can meet new friends, celebrate your pregnancy, get advice, information and support while having fun. The groups are run by youth workers, midwifes, Sure Start, health visitors and managed by Trafford Talkshop.

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Young Bumps is a friendly group for pregnant young mums under the age of 20. You can meet new friends, celebrate your pregnancy, get advice, information and support while having fun. The groups are run by youth workers, midwifes, Sure Start, health visitors and managed by Trafford Talkshop. Together…

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Antenatal Information Padlet - click the link to access all resources

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Please click the link to visit the Saint Mary's Hospital (including Oxford Road Campus, North Manchester and Wythenshawe) Antenatal Information Padlet

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NHS guidance, advice and support on miscarriage

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A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain.

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Trafford Smokefree Pregnancy Specialist Stop Smoking Service can support you to quit during pregnancy. Call 07827 992883 or speak to your local community midwife.

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Miscarriage is a difficult and upsetting experience. You can find information and support here.

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Miscarriage is a difficult and upsetting experience. You can find information and support here.

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We know that experiencing a miscarriage can be devastating. Here is what you need to know if you’re concerned you or your partner may be having one. 

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Your complete guide to:

A healthy pregnancy, labour and childbirth and the first weeks with your new baby

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The Pregnancy Book | HSC Public Health Agency

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Protein provides the building blocks for your baby to grow. Foods in this group include:

Fish

Have no more than 2 portions of oily fish each week. Make one of them an oily fish like salmon, sardines or mackerel.

There are some types of fish you should avoid (raw shellfish, shark, swordfish and marlin) if you're pregnant or trying to conceive.

Eggs

Hen eggs produced under the British Lion Code of Practice (stamped with the red lion) or produced under the Laid in Britain scheme, are considered very low risk for salmonella and safe to eat raw or partially cooked.

Any hen eggs that are not British Lion eggs or produced under the Laid in Britain scheme, should be well cooked. Other types of eggs, including duck, quail and goose eggs, should also be well cooked.

If you have a severely weakened immune system or are on a medically supervised diet prescribed by health professionals, you should cook all eggs thoroughly.

Read about the healthy way to eat eggs.

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Healthy eating in pregnancy - Start for Life

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Pregnancy guide packed with lots of useful information on whats happening inside your body, how your baby is developing with top tips on having a healthy pregnancy

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When you're pregnant, you have lots of questions. Our week-by-week pregnancy guide is packed with lots of useful information.

From what's happening inside your body, to how your baby is developing, and tips and advice on having a healthy pregnancy - this is your one-stop pregnancy guide!

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Week-by-week guide to pregnancy - Start for Life

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Our NHS-approved week-by-week guide is packed with useful information - from how your baby is developing, to tips and advice on getting ready to give birth - this is your complete guide to your pregnancy.

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Trafford's sensory support service Padlet shows the range of support available for your child with sensory needs.

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The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Assurance Group works with parents to help them make informed decisions on accessing safe circumcision practitioners and reduce the risk of harm on infant boys up to 12 months. For the private practitioners,  expert advice is provided on continuous quality improvement. Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

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Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision

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About us

The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice.

Read more

Resources for parents

Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

Get advice today

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Home - Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision

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About us The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice. Read more Resources for parents Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

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A guide for supporting child development from conception up to 5 years. This resource contains information for parents and carers to support their child’s development through simple, practical everyday activities at home.

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Pregnancy, baby and parenting

Welcome to Better Health - Start for Life.

We may have a new name and look, but don't worry, you will still find all the trusted NHS advice and guidance you need to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

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Get trusted NHS advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Start for Life is your essential guide for having a healthy, happy baby.

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Children's language development and parenting advice

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Children's language development and parenting advice

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A valuable resource for parents and carers to support learning and development from birth to 5 years. There are lots of simple activities and play ideas that can have a positive impact on children’s learning particularly language development. The resource also has lots of tips around development and advice for parents and carers.

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Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies and toddlers' amazing early development.

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Children’s language development and parenting advice - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A chatty child is a happy child, so Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s communication skills through simple interaction and play.

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Trafford SEND local offer - more information on development, support and assessment can be found in this SEND padlet.

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Building a happy baby: A guide for parents

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Building a happy baby: A guide for parents

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Special Educational Needs Advisory Service (SENAS)

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Special Educational Needs Advisory Service (SENAS)

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Trafford SEN Advisory Service (SENAS) provides advice and information to Early Years settings, schools and colleges to meet the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We work with parents, Education, Health and Social care staff to ensure that children and young people in Trafford are supported in their education. We work together to identify a child or young person's needs and ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to enable them to learn.

SENAS works closely with Inclusion Services across Trafford. We contribute to the statutory assessment process and liaise with families and staff. We aim to build capacity through inclusive teaching and reasonable adjustments to the environment, the curriculum and assessments. SENAS works collaboratively with SENCOs in Trafford to facilitate SENCo Cluster meetings, SENCO Forums SENCo and whole school Training.
Who we are
Trafford's SEN Advisory Service includes staff with extensive knowledge and experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our Team includes SEN Advisory Service Consultants, Early Years Area SENCos and SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants.

Our SEN Advisory Service Consultants have the following areas of responsibility:
Autism and Social Communication
Social communication describes how we communicate in social situations; it includes both verbal (spoken language) and nonverbal (eye gaze, facial expression, gestures) communication. Not all children and young people who have differences in their social communication to their peers are autistic, but most of the same approaches will be helpful to them.

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference which affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people and how they experience the world around them. Like anyone else, autistic people will have different life experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and support needs which is why autism is described as a spectrum condition.

The SENAS autism and social communication consultant and specialist teaching assistants work alongside schools to help remove the barriers to the well-being and achievement of autistic children and young people. This can be through:

providing advice to support individual pupils in schools

a varied training offer for whole staff, and staff groups including understanding autism as well as support approaches

developing autism awareness (especially a positive view of autism), as well as providing informal advice to SENDCos, schools and families.

We work alongside the Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Educational Psychology services in Trafford.
Early Years
Our Specialist Teaching Assistants support the informal assessment of children with SEND in conjunction with a SENAS Early Years Consultant and other relevant services. We work closely with parents and carers offering advice and support in relation to their Nursery child's assessment, provision, intervention, inclusion and transition. We also work closely with the Trafford Early Development Portage Service (TEDS) who cater for younger children, and Trafford Speech and Language Therapy Service. We aim to ensure that starting school for the children on our caseload, is well planned and we are available to advise on this transition through the first term of Reception.

We take referrals for Nursery children who may have significant Physical and/or Medical Needs, and for children who have a significant delay in 2 or more areas of their development.

SENAS staff are highly trained in Early Support as well as specific areas of need. We offer guidance to parents for children in the Early Years whilst helping to coordinate information gathering to enable the Local Authority to decide whether the needs are sufficiently complex and long term that an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment is necessary.

We also offer advice to support the inclusion of children with cognition and learning needs including Down Syndrome in Trafford's mainstream schools. Training is available for schools on a range of approaches to support learning.

We consulted with parents, staff in Early Years settings and schools about our SEN Advisory Service. This is how we have acted on the feedback we received.
Physical and Medical Needs
Children and young people with physical and medical needs may have lifelong conditions, short term needs or acquired conditions that impact on their ability to access education. The SENAS Physical/Medical Needs Consultant and Specialist Teaching Assistants work with EY settings and schools to provide support to families and education settings to raise achievement, promote inclusion and improve access to learning. We follow a graduated approach to ensure that children with physical/medical needs get the level of support they require.

We work closely with relevant services to ensure a multi-agency joined-up approach. This includes Children's Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech, Language and Communication Therapy Services. We link in with Trafford Sensory Impairment Support Service for children with additional visual or hearing impairment and work closely with Trafford Children's Community Nursing Team to meet the clinical needs of children and young people in school. We ensure that multi-agency recommendations are implemented to keep children and young people healthy and safe, able to access their environment and learn.

Our SENAS Physical/Medical Consultant oversees the provision of specialist equipment for children and young people who require specialist seating, toileting and/or moving and handling equipment. We have a store of equipment that is recycled to provide value for money. We also provide Assistive Technology assessments, support and training to implement any recommendations. Assistive Technology includes hardware and software that will enable children and young people to perform functions that otherwise may be difficult or impossible because of their disability.
Specific Learning Difficulties
Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) is a term that covers a range of learning differences, that include Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia. SpLD often co-occurs with other conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or social communication difficulties.

If a child or young person has had access to a wide range of learning opportunities via quality first classroom teaching and group intervention, but attainment remains a concern, an unidentified specific learning difficulty may be the underlying cause.

The SENAS Consultant for SpLD supports by offering:

informal assessments of need

recommendations on appropriate strategies, interventions, and assistive technology to inform a robust SEN Support Plan

training for teachers and/or teaching assistants on supporting students with specific learning difficulties in the classroom, including advice on creating a dyslexia friendly learning environment

advising and supporting education providers through the Dyslexia Friendly Kite Mark

Who to contact

Who is it for?

Ages

Supporting People With

Learning disability

Mental health

Autistic Spectrum

Communication

Physical impairment

Challenging Behaviour

Profound or Multiple Needs

Hearing impairment

Visual impairment

Eligibility Details

Children and young people who:

are resident in Trafford and attend an Early Years setting, state funded school or college in Trafford;

are resident in Trafford and have an EHCP, but attend a state funded school or college in a different Local Authority;

are resident outside Trafford but attend a state funded school or college in Trafford.

Children and young people who are resident outside Trafford and have an EHCP should contact the Local Authority in which they reside.

Referral Required?

Yes

Referral Details

Early Years Referrals to SENAS:
PVI settings should use a Trafford Single Agency Referral Form (SARF) to refer Early Years children to SENAS: SENAS PVI Referral

Early Years referrals from school nurseries need to be made via Liquid Logic.
School Referrals to SENAS:
Schools or colleges can make a referral to SENAS for a specific child by using the Single Agency Referral Form (SARF): SARF to SENAS Enquiry V1.0

Other agencies should encourage the setting, school or college to refer, if they feel support from SENAS is appropriate.

Telephone advice is available on general issues which may lead to a referral for a specific child. SENAS Consultants offer virtual advice sessions and may be booked following contact with the Service.

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Trafford Directory | Special Educational Needs Advisory Service (SENAS)

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Ideas to help your child play and learn

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Ideas to help your child play and learn

You can give your child lots of different opportunities to play, and it does not need to be difficult or expensive.

For example, you can:

look at books and sing songs and nursery rhymes with your child - it's fun and will help them develop language and communication skills

use things that you've already got lying around the house

get involved yourself - your child will learn more from you than they will from any toy

Play ideas at any age

Playing with water

Babies, toddlers and young children love playing with water - in the bath, paddling pool or just using the sink or a plastic bowl.

Use plastic bottles for pouring and squirting each other, plastic tubing, a sponge, a colander, straws, a funnel, spoons and anything else that's unbreakable.

Never leave a young child alone in the bath or playing with water. A baby or young child can drown in less than 5 centimetres (2 inches) of water.

Reading to your baby

You can start looking at books with your baby from an early age - it will help them with their future learning. The time spent sharing books with your baby also allows you to bond with them and is good for emotional wellbeing.

Even before babies learn to speak, they will enjoy hearing you read to them. Listening to you will give them a feel for the sounds, rhythms and rhymes of language. Even small babies like looking at picture books.

Local libraries usually have a good range of children's books. Some run story sessions for young children. Even if it's for just 10 minutes a day, looking at books with your child will help them build important skills and encourage their interest in reading.

Booktrust offers free Bookstart book packs to every child at 2 key ages before they start school. The aim is to help families enjoy reading together every day and get your child off to a flying start.

You will get a Bookstart Baby pack in your baby's first year, usually from your health visitor or other health professional. Your child will also get a Bookstart Treasure pack when they are 3 or 4 years old from their nursery, playgroup or other early years setting.

Visit the Bookstart website to enjoy interactive storybooks and games, and to find out about events at your local library. You'll also find plenty of other book recommendations.

You could also visit Words for Life for reading tips and ideas.

Play ideas from 4 months

Talk and sing to your baby cheerfully while holding them. You can also put toys near your baby so they can reach for them. Read and look at baby books together.

Play ideas from 18 months

Drawing and painting

Use crayons, felt tips or powder paint.

Firstly, show your child how to hold the crayon or paintbrush. If you do not have paper, you can use the insides of cereal boxes or old envelopes that have been cut open.

Sock puppets

Use socks and envelopes to make hand puppets. Draw faces on them or stick things on to make your own characters. Get the puppets to "talk" to each other, or to you and your child.

Walking

Encourage your child to walk with you (you may want to use reins for safety) as soon as they are able to. It might slow you down, but it's a great way for both of you to get some exercise.

Play ideas from 24 months

Dressing up

Collect old hats, bags, gloves, scarves, nighties, lengths of material, tea towels and curtains. Ask friends and relatives or try jumble sales.

Make sure there are no loose cords, strings or ribbons that could wrap around your child's neck or trip them (or you) up.

Paper plates or cut-up cereal packets make good masks. Cut slits for the eyes and attach them to your face with string or elastic.

TV and screen time

It's best to limit your child's daily screen time.

Always know what your child is watching. Watch with your child, so that you can talk together about what you're watching.

Play ideas from 30 months

Junk modelling

Collect cardboard boxes, cartons, yoghurt pots , milk bottle tops and anything else you can think of. Buy some children's glue (the type that comes with a brush is easiest to use) and help them to make whatever they like.

Toy safety

When buying toys, look for the British Standard kitemark, lion mark or CE mark, which show that the toy meets safety standards.

Take care when buying secondhand toys or toys from market stalls, as they may not meet safety standards and could be dangerous.

Toys usually have age warnings on them. If a toy is marked as "Not suitable for children under 36 months", do not give it to a baby or toddler under 3. Check toys for sharp edges or small parts that your child could swallow.

Button battery warning

Some electrical toys contain small, round batteries called button batteries. As well as being a choking hazard, these can cause severe internal burns if swallowed or lodged in your child's ear or nose.

Keep button batteries well away from your child and make sure that battery compartments on toys are properly secured with a screw.

If you think your child has swallowed a button battery, take them to A&E straight away or call 999.

Toys for children with special needs

Toys for children with special needs should match their developmental age and ability.

If your child is using a toy intended for a younger age group, make sure that it's strong enough and will not get broken.

Children with a visual impairment will need toys with different textures to explore with their hands and mouth.

Children with impaired hearing will need toys to stimulate language, such as toys that encourage them to explore and discover how it relates to their environment.

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Simple ways for children to be creative, including playing with water, reading books, rattles, play dough, drawing and painting, dressing up and making models.

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Age 0-1 top 10 tips for movement

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Age 1-3 top 10 tips for movement

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Age 3-5 top 10 tips for movement

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Health for under 5s general guide

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Do you know how much physical activity you should be doing? Do you know how much physical activity your child should be doing?

Obesity and the associated health risks are increasing in children and adults, and everyone is less active than we used to be; even more so due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown restrictions and needing to stay at home.

It's really important that we all try and move more. You don't need to be running marathons or becoming elite athletes, but aiming to do more than you currently do can make a real difference.

So how much activity should your child be doing?

It's recommended that children aged one to five have at least 180 minutes of activity a day. It doesn't need to be all at the same time; it could be lots of 10 or 20 minute activities which all add up throughout the course of the day.

For example, why not get off the bus a stop early, walk up the stairs rather than use the lift or get out and about to explore the local area with your household?

Physical activity isn't just about planned exercise; it's about doing everyday things such as carrying the shopping, gardening, cleaning, dancing to music and walking around the house.

Playtime activities are also really important for your child's language development as well as thinking, concentrating, problem solving and social interaction.

Take a look at the infographic below from Public Health England for some physical activity ideas and to check how much you exercise your child should be doing.
Physical activity for pregnant women Physical activity during pregnancy infographic

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Information and advice on:
learning to talk, recipe and meal ideas and playtime activities to do together to help your toddler's development

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Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS)

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TEDS supports children and their families through Portage developmental play sessions in their home

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Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS) is part of Trafford Complex Needs Service in Trafford Local Care Organisation (TLCO)

Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS) is a registered Portage Service. We support Children and their families through Portage developmental play sessions in their home.

We support families in coordinating their child's care and arrange Team Around the Child meetings as needed. We work closely with other professionals involved in a child's care including Early Years settings.

We are able to offer this support to preschool children who have a significant developmental delay in 2 or more areas of their development and who have a Trafford GP.

Referral can be made by your Health Visitor, other health professional or your Early Years setting. When a referral for a child is accepted into our service we will contact the family and arrange a phone assessment to discuss how TEDS may be able to help. There is a waiting list for our service.

We will then agree with the family what support can be offered which may be monitoring of developmental progress, Portage developmental play sessions at home or sometimes in Early Years settings.

We use the Portage model which is a small steps approach to developmental play ( www.portage.org.uk). TEDS Team Around the Child meetings can help to bring familes together with professionals closely involved with their child to ensure good communication and coordination of care. We offer support and advice about transition into Early Years settings and advise on the support options available following on from our service.

TEDS aims to support children and their families to achieve a quality of life and for children to access and participate fully in play opportunities, educational and social settings and to develop to their full potential.

Who to contact

Contact Name

Sian Williams

Contact Position

TEDS Team Leader

Telephone

0161 912 5108 0161 912 5108

E-mail

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Time / Date Details

When is it on

Our service is provided Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. We are often out of the office but you can leave a message on our answer phone or email as above and we get back to you as soon as possible, although this may not be the same day.

Who is it for?

Ages

Supporting People With

Learning disability

Autistic Spectrum

Communication

Physical impairment

Eligibility Details

TEDS are able to offer support to preschool children who have a significant developmental delay in 2 or more areas of their development and who have a Trafford GP.

When we accept a referral we will contact the family to arrange a home visit. If we are unable to accept a referral we will inform the referrer explaining why they do not meet our criteria.

Accessibility

Details

We provide support in the home and within Early Years settings as needed.

Referral Required?

Yes

Referral Details

Although a self referral is possible we recommend that you speak to a Health Visitor or Health professional first. In order to accept a referral we need evidence that the child meets our criteria of having a significant developmental delay in 2 or more areas of their development and has a Trafford GP.

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Trafford Directory | Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS)

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Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS) is part of Trafford Complex Needs Service in Trafford Local Care Organisation (TLCO) Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS) is a registered Portage Service. We support Children and their families through Portage developmental play sessions in their home.

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Latest advice & soothing techniques for crying infants

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Latest advice & soothing techniques for crying infants

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Butterflies are a friendly Young Parents Group. The groups are specially for parents under the age of 20. You can meet new friends, get advice, information and support while having fun. We offer lots of activities and a safe place for your little ones to play. The group runs every Wednesday 10:30am-2pm in Sale and is run by experienced, qualified and approachable youth workers, who offer support, advice and a friendly face.

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Butterflies are a friendly Young Parents Group. The groups are specially for parents under the age of 20. You can meet new friends, get advice, information and support while having fun. We offer lots of activities and a safe place for your little ones to play.

The group is run by experienced, qualified and approachable youth workers, who offer support, advice and a friendly face.
Why come to Butterflies?
Talking and meeting other young parents who are in a similar situation can make you feel less alone, you can share stories and learn from each other.

Butterflies offers you a safe place to meet other young parents and let your little one play with other children.

The group organises loads of activities, such as trips away, cooking sessions and shows you ways to help you bond with your baby and record your baby's development.

Butterflies Young Parents Group, Trafford PCT and Trafford Talkshop are running a Young Mums To Be Course, it is specifically designed for younger parents in preparation for pregnancy, labour and life with a new baby.

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Trafford Directory | * Butterflies Teenage Parents Group, Sale

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Butterflies are a friendly Young Parents Group. The groups are specially for parents under the age of 20. You can meet new friends, get advice, information and support while having fun. We offer lots of activities and a safe place for your little ones to play.

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Anya - Parent and breastfeeding support on your phone

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Anya - Parent and breastfeeding support on your phone

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Anya is the only parenting and breastfeeding app powered by innovation and empathy. We provide help when it’s needed and evidence-based information and expertise when it’s wanted. It has been developed for you and your baby and designed to give you all the support, knowledge, comfort and community needed to parent and feed successfully. Download the app now.

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Using smart technology, we provide parents and parents-to-be with vital support on their breastfeeding and parenting journey, anytime, anywhere.

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NHS advice on how stopping smoking once your baby is born can still help protect their health

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Call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 for support.

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National Breastfeeding Helpline - Helpline

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The service is for pregnant women who want to prepare and find out more about breastfeeding and for breastfeeding mothers who need extra information and support to help them overcome a specific breastfeeding hurdle or who simply wish to meet other breastfeeding mothers in a comfortable and supportive environment.

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Our team is made up of an infant feeding coordinator/lactation consultant and breastfeeding support worker.

We offer support via, phone support, home visits, drop -in sessions and educational workshops (coming soon).

Please contact us for more information regarding our weekly drop- in sessions.

If you'd like to plan ahead, you are welcome to attend our breastfeeding drop-ins before your baby is born or contact us for a home visit. We can provide you with lots of information and support around breastfeeding and help you deal with any issues. The drop -in sessions are also a great opportunity to meet other mums in a comfortable and supportive environment.

We also have a breastfeeding peer support WhatsApp group which is a great resource of support and information after your baby is born.

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Breastfeeding Support / Infant Feeding - Trafford LCO

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We support pregnant women and new mums who want to breastfeed.

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Infant formula - how to choose & responsive bottle feeding guide

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Infant formula - how to choose & responsive bottle feeding guide

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Information and guidance on breastfeeding and bottle feeding

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Whether you decide to breastfeed or formula feed (or a bit of both), we have advice and tips to support you.

It can take time to feel confident about feeding your baby, but there is lots of help available.

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Feeding your newborn baby - Start for Life

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Breastfeeding and bottle feeding advice - NHS

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Breastfeeding and bottle feeding advice - NHS

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Lots of NHS guidance and advice on breastfeeding and bottle feeding, including:

How to breastfeed, How to bottle feed, Breastfeeding problems and breastfeeding & lifestyle

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The Miscarriage Association is a charity that offers support to people who have lost a baby.

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The Miscarriage Association is a charity that offers support to people who have lost a baby.

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The Miscarriage Association is a charity that offers support to people who have lost a baby. They have a helpline (01924 200 799) and an email address (info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk) and can put you in touch with a support volunteer.

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After thirty years of service our very first National Director, Ruth Bender Atik is retiring and we are recruiting for a new CEO. Our next Chief Executive will have the full support of the trustees to develop the strategy that will take the Miscarriage Association through the next chapter of its journey, based on a [...]
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We are so thankful to everyone who contributes to Baby Loss Awareness Week. Sharing stories, raising funds and getting involved on social media - it all helps us to spread the word and raise awareness of the impact of miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy. Crucially, you help us all create and maintain this special opportunity [...]
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has updated its guidance for doctors on caring for people with recurrent miscarriage. They have also published a patient information leaflet. What is new? There is a change in the definition of recurrent miscarriage more consideration of the occasions where someone might be offered tests after two [...]
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The Miscarriage Association:Pregnancy Loss Information & Support

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Learn about the Miscarriage Association, how to cope, and support those experiencing pregnancy loss. Access vital resources and information.

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Saint Mary's Hospital - Early Pregnancy loss counselling - information for patients

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Saint Mary's Hospital - Early Pregnancy loss counselling - information for patients

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Early pregnancy loss counselling is particularly for women and their partners, when the loss of a baby has occurred, regardless of the circumstances and can be up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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The Sands Bereavement Support app is aimed at bereaved parents, their family and friends, partners and grandparents, so they can access information at their convenience on their smartphone. It can also be used by employers, healthcare professionals and anyone, who would like to know how best to support bereaved parents.

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Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

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Sands Bereavement Support App | Sands - Saving babies’ lives. Supporting bereaved families.

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The Bereavement Support App has been created by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, for parents and families who have experienced the death of a baby. It aims to help bereaved parents find the right information and support at the right time. The app can also be used by healthcare profe…

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Supporting bereaved siblings - a guide to support your child with the loss of a sibling

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Supporting bereaved siblings - a guide to support your child with the loss of a sibling

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We are so sorry that your baby has died. At Sands, we understand how devastating it is when a baby dies as many of us have been through the experience ourselves.

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Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

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When a child is bereaved we cannot and should not take away their grief. By helping them to explore it and share it, we can help them live through it and beyond.

In the UK 4,500 babies die every year. This means many families need to explain to siblings of all ages that their baby brother or sister will not come home. Young children may not understand the concept of death yet, but the grief experienced by parents and other relatives as they adjust to a baby's death will affect their practical and emotional lives.

This page aims to offer parents some helpful resources to begin conversations with siblings of all ages, as well a suggest activities for children to remember their baby brother or sister and express how they feel.

Resources for teachers and schools are included to help support siblings of babies who have died in school and other settings.

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Support for siblings | Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

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Miscarriage can be a very distressing experience for a couple. Your partner has the physical trauma to deal with, but you have also suffered a loss that you may find painful. We hope that this leaflet will help you to understand and cope with your own feelings about your miscarriage as well as your partner’s1 .

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Saint Mary's Hospital - confidential counselling service to support with early pregnancy loss

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Saint Mary's Hospital - confidential counselling service to support with early pregnancy loss

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Counselling Service is available by contacting 0161 276 4319 (Monday - Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm – answerphone available)

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If a young person is grieving after the death of someone important to them, this charity supports those under 25 and their families. Anyone aged 13 or over can refer themselves. If you’re 12 or under, please speak with a trusted adult (parent, guardian, teacher etc) and let them know you’re interested in referring to Winston’s Wish.

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Bereavement support

If you feel like chatting with someone isn't enough, and you'd like more focused support with your grief, we offer a series of one-to-one sessions with a Winston's Wish Bereavement Support Worker. Here, you'll be able to talk openly and safely about your feelings and together you'll find the coping mechanisms that will work for you.

In some cases, and at the discretion of Winston's Wish, group sessions with family members can be arranged to help you all move forward together.

We also make it possible for you to connect with other young grieving people who get what you're going through. Our grief support groups offer the opportunity to share your experiences, reduce feelings of isolation and build connections.

Please note that one-to-one and group support is by referral only. If you're aged 13 or over, you can submit your own referral. Someone from Winston's Wish will then assess your individual circumstances to ensure the service is the right fit for you. If it's decided this isn't the right service for you, a member of our team will guide you towards the right support.

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If you're a grieving young person aged 25 or under, we're here to help with information, on-demand services, bereavement support and counselling.

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Losing a loved one is hard. Bereavement support for young people over the phone or they can chat via confidential web-chat service.

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A world where no child is left to grieve alone

We care passionately about helping bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close.

Crises in the news

If you have been affected by the recent devastating events in the news, please read our useful guides or don't hesitate to reach out and call our helpline on 0808 802 0111 from 9am - 9pm weekdays.

This year, our theme is 'The Shape of Your Support'. We are focusing on the people around a bereaved child or young person, beyond their friends or family, that can be there to support them through their grief. At Grief Encounter, we help build compassionate communities that can provide the right support from the right people, at the right time. Find out more about how this special week supports bereaved children.

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Home SUPPORTING BEREAVED CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

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One child in every UK classroom will experience the death of someone close by the time they reach 16 years old. Grief Encounter is here to help with the confusion, fear, loneliness and pain, providing a lifeline to children and young people to cope with free, immediate, one-to-one support.

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Programmes for children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent, guardian or sibling and their families. The support is tailored depending on age and circumstance but include monthly support groups, one to one support, residentials and family activities.

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Once Upon a Smile can provide you with emotional and practical support at your time of need to enable you to adjust to a new life without your loved one. We support children and families when a parent/guardian or sibling has died. We pride ourselves in tailoring our support to the needs of each individual family.

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Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief.

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GADDUM - Guiding children and young people through grief

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GADDUM - Guiding children and young people through grief

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Therapy for children and young people who’ve experienced a bereavement, including a specialist project for those that have experienced a traumatic bereavement.

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Gaddum's bereavement services provide therapeutic support to children and young people who have suffered a bereavement. Our qualified bereavement trained therapists will work with anyone who's lost someone close to them and they're finding it difficult to cope with the upsetting emotions that come up when we experience a death of a family member or friend.

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Emotionally Based School None Attendance

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Emotionally Based School None Attendance

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Provide parents with a summary as to what emotionally based school non-attendance is, why this might be occurring, and how parents and school can work together to improve experiences.

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This is the government website that provides parents/carers with advice about paying for childcare including early education entitlements.

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Childcare & Early Years Education - Best Start in Life

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Find out more about the available childcare support.

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We have free places for 2 year olds in Trafford. If you are eligible, you can apply for up to 15 free hours per week at an approved provider who is part of the scheme.  You can get your child's free place from the January, April or September after their second birthday.  For full details about who is eligible and the number of hours you can claim please visit the Trafford Directory

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Trafford Directory | Funded childcare for 2 year olds

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Your 2 year old may be eligible for 15 hours per week (for 38 weeks of the year) of funded childcare, the term after their second birthday, if you receive one or more of the following benefits or tax credits: Income Support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance…

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All children are eligible for free early education starting from the term after they turn 3. This means from 1 September, 1 January or 1 April after their third birthday. You can claim up to and including the term in which your child turns 5, although many children will start school before this.

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Trafford Directory | Funded Childcare For 3 and 4 Year Olds

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What is childcare funding? All children are eligible for free early education starting from the term after they turn 3. This means from 1 September, 1 January or 1 April after their third birthday. You can claim up to and including the term in which your child turns 5, although many children will start school before this. Where can I get it? You may choose to get your free early education in a school nursery class. Alternatively, you can claim your free early education at a private day nursery, pre-school playgroup, nursery unit of an independent school or at an accredited network childminder. You can only claim your free hours at a provider who is included in Trafford’s approved list. View approved providers If your child gets their early education at a provider which is not in Trafford, you will need to claim your free hours from the authority in which the provider is situated. If your child gets their early education at a provider in Trafford, you must apply to Trafford for your free hours, regardless of where you live. How to apply To claim your free 15 hours, your childcare provider will claim on your behalf. The funding lasts until the child moves to a school. How many hours can I claim? You can claim a maximum of 15 free hours per week. The maximum hours you can claim depends on how many days per week your child attends the provider. If you attend 1 day, you can claim a maximum of 10 hours If you attend 2 or more days, you can claim a maximum of 15 hours Please be aware that although the government has set these maximum limits, it is up to individual early education providers to decide how they are going to offer the free hours. This means that the number of hours in a session and the days available may be different at each provider. Please check with your provider if you are unsure how they offer the free hours. You can claim a maximum of 570 hours per year, which is 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year. If your provider is only open during term time, you will be allocated your free hours for the actual number of weeks which the provider is open during each term. If your provider is open all year round, you will be allocated 14 weeks for autumn term, 12 weeks for spring term and 12 weeks for summer term. Some providers who are open all year round may allow you to stretch your free hours over the full year. For example, you could get 47½ free hours per calendar month. You may find this is an easier way to work out any payments you need to make to your provider for additional hours or services. Can I claim at more than one provider? You can claim your free hours at two different providers but you cannot claim more than 15 hours per week in total. If you do this, your free hours will be allocated on a pro-rata basis calculated by the number of hours your child attends each setting. You cannot claim at more than two providers. If you attend less than 15 hours per week at a school nursery class, it is possible to claim the additional hours at another provider. 30 hours free childcare Some working families are entitled to 30 hours childcare funding. The government have announced an expansion to the existing early years entitlements starting in April 2024, when eligible working families with 2 year old children will be able to access up to 15 hours per week of early education. Further information including details of when to apply are available here.

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A guide for parents and carers about the early years foundation stage from the Department For Education

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A guide for parents and carers about the early years foundation stage from the Department For Education

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It is also a guide for parents and carers to support learning at home in the early years and also outlines the expectations of early years settings that babies and children may attend.

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COMING SOON - Expansion of Early Years Entitlement

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COMING SOON - Expansion of Early Years Entitlement

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This is the link to the Trafford webpage that will be updated with information regarding the early education funding entitlements expansion

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The government have announced an expansion to the existing early years entitlements starting in April 2024. Eligible families will be able to access up to 30 hours per week of early education, from the term after their child turns 9 months old. This is called the 'Working Parent Entitlement.'

The expansion is being rolled out in stages.This page outlines the information currently available about the changes for early years and will be updated when more details are available.

2 Year Olds

From April 2024 eligible working families will be able to access 15 hours of early education from the term after their child's 2nd birthday. This will increase to 30 hours from September 2025.

9 - 23 Months

From September 2024 eligible working families will be able to access 15 hours of early education from the term after their child turns 9 months old. This will increase to 30 hours from September 2025.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria will remain the same as for the current 30 Hours offer for 3&4 year olds, the age range will be expanded. Children will become eligible for the working parent entitlement from the term after they turn 9 months old and the family has a positive determination of eligibility from HMRC.

Application Process

The application process will remain the same as the current 30 Hours offer for 3 and 4 year olds with HMRC determining eligibility via the Childcare Choices Service.

From January 2024, parents of 2 year olds will be able to apply for an eligibility code. To access the working parent entitlement from 1 April 2024, families must have been issued with a valid eligibility code and their child must have reached their 2nd birthday on or before 31 March 2024. The eligibility code must then be given to the Childcare Provider.

Information about how to apply, the expansion of the entitlements and the current offer can be found on the Childcare Choices website.

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EYFS - Statutory framework for childminders 

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This document outlines the statutory requirements that childminders need to follow when working with 0-5’s.

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Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework

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Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework

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This document outlines the statutory requirements that early education settings have to follow when working with 0-5’s.

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Supporting male survivors of sexual abuse and rape

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Supporting male survivors of sexual abuse and rape

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Supporting male survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

National Male Survivor Helpline:

Tel: 0808 800 5005

(Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm,

Tue & Thu 8.00am – 8.00pm,

Sat 10.00am – 2.00pm)

Referrals from professionals via 0161 236 2182

Email: support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk

Website:www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk

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Whatever you may be thinking and although you may feel it, we can guarantee 100% that you are not alone... just being here proves that. We also understand how much courage it may take to access our website, whether that's for the first time or as a return visitor. With this in mind, we want to try and make this space as safe, useful and supportive as possible. We hope you realise this, we want to acknowledge it anyway, but you've made a big step towards healing and breaking free from the legacy of abuse.

You really are an inspiration and if you're sat there reading this then that is evidence enough... it says a lot about how you're thinking about, and are, breaking the silence.

The site has been designed to provide you with various kinds of information, help and support, from downloadable self-help guides to ways of contacting us and connecting with other men.

So take your time to have a look around. Read what you can but do it in your own time, remember you're in control now - there's no rush.

Think of our website as the front door. Some people just hang outside first and then when ready will come in. Other's 'knock on the door' and come in straight away.

There is no right or wrong way to get support from us but if you do feel its time to 'come in' see how you can get in touch.

To help you be more familiar with our set up, we've listed our opening times, contact details and provided a downloadable map, all with the intention of assisting you to feel in control of your engagement with us. Click here to get all the contact information you need.

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Survivors Manchester - Break the silence

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Whatever you may be thinking and although you may feel it, we can guarantee 100% that you are not alone... just being here proves that. We also understand how much courage it may take to access our website, whether that's for the first time or as a return visitor.

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Men’s Domestic Abuse Advice Line (Manchester) 

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Men’s Domestic Abuse Advice Line (Manchester) 

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Provides advice, information and initial support to male victims of domestic abuse.

Men’s Advice Line 0808 801 0327 Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk

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TLC: Talk, Listen, Change - Helping you heal from abusive relationships

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TLC: Talk, Listen, Change - Helping you heal from abusive relationships

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Offer a support network for those in abusive relationships and help them build the strength to leave. TLC provide safety planning advice to ensure our help never compromises anyone’s safety, health and wellbeing.

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TLC: Talk, Listen, Change - A Relationships Charity

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Safe, healthy, and happy relationships for everyone. Individual and group counselling, family mediation and separation support, domestic abuse services.

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A rape crisis centre, supporting women and girls (aged 13 plus) who have been impacted by any form of sexual violence, abuse or rape at any time.

Office phone: 0161 968 2820

Email: Traffordrapecrisis@gmail.com

Website: www.traffordrapecrisis.com

Helpline

General Line: 0161 6477559 or 0800 783 4608 (Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6pm – 9pm, and Sunday afternoon 3pm – 6pm)

Email helpine:

General: dorothytrc@hotmail.co.uk

BAME: Dorothy.bme@hotmail.co.uk

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Victim Support (Independent Victim Advocate (IVA) Service) 

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Victim Support (Independent Victim Advocate (IVA) Service) 

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Local and national services for anyone impacted by crime (includes crimes not reported to Police).

Referrals can be received via secure email at: greater.manchester@victimsupport.cjsm.net

Enquires can also be made via:

greater.manchester@victimsupport.org.uk

Main office number: 0161 200 1950

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If you need telephone support outside of your local team's opening hours, you can call our Supportline, for free, on 08 08 16 89 111. Supportline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Go online

Our free live chat support service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can also request support via the website. A member of the team will get back to you within three working days.

My Support Space is a free online resource containing interactive guides aimed at helping you to manage the impact crime has had on you. It's easy to set up an account and get access to over 70 guides. My Support Space allows you to work through the guides at your own pace.

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Contact your local victim care team in Greater Manchester for help after crime and find out more about Victim Support services in your area.

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Trafford Rape Crisis Support for Black and Ethnically minoritised women

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Trafford Rape Crisis Support for Black and Ethnically minoritised women

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A safe space for women from diverse communities who have experienced any form of sexual violence or abuse through the Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) service. Email isva@traffordrapecrisis.com or telephone 01619682820

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Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

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Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

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Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated forensic, counselling and aftercare service to men, women and children living in the Greater Manchester area who have experienced rape or sexual assault, whether this has happened recently or in the past.

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Welcome to Saint Mary's
Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated forensic, counselling and aftercare service to men, women and children living in the Greater Manchester area who have experienced rape or sexual assault, whether this has happened recently or in the past. We also offer immediate crisis support and a forensic service to Cheshire.
You can use our services without making a report to the police or we can support you if and when you want to speak to the police

If you want to make a referral just follow our step-by-step guide in the 'our services' section or call 0161 276 6515

COVID-19 Update

Saint Mary's SARC remains available to provide healthcare and support services to victims of rape and sexual assault.

You can report to the Police or contact our 24 hour helpline directly on 0161 276 6515.

If you wish to be seen, please call us first.

We are not able to see people if they don't have an appointment.

If you would like to be seen for an examination, without Police involvement, we can discuss this with you.

The safety of our staff and patients is very important to us and we take this very seriously.

Saint Mary's SARC can assure you that we are following current legislation and guidance.

If you've been sexually assaulted during this time of enforced lockdown, there's no need to suffer in silence.

We offer non-judgemental care & support regardless of the circumstances.

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Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated forensic, counselling and aftercare service to men, women and children living in the Greater Manchester area who have experienced rape or sexual assault, whether this has happened recently or in the past. We also offer immediate crisis support and a forensic service to Cheshire.

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We provide a free, confidential and non-judgemental specialist support service run by women for women and girls who have experienced any form of rape, sexual abuse or sexual violence no matter where or when it happened. We provide emotional and practical support and information by helpline, email and counselling.

We believe you. We will listen to you and support you. You are not alone.

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Talk Listen Change - Children and Young People's Services

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Talk Listen Change - Children and Young People's Services

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Offers support to children and young people to develop healthy relationships .If you/your young person would like help with this please follow this link.

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"It's helped me to challenge and manage my negative thoughts and feeling. I have learnt to be much more positive and present, and now I think more logically and rationally about things I would normally get very worried about.

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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) Children & Young People

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Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) Children & Young People

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TDAS offer both intervention support services and prevention and educational services to children and young people who have been subject to or who are at risk of domestic abuse.

TDAS provide educational programmes to prevent children and young people entering into abusive relationships.  We also provide tailored support for the children and young people living in our accommodation.

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TDAS offer both intervention support services and prevention and educational services to children and young people who have been subject to or who are at risk of domestic abuse.

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We offer a range of services that support children and young people who have been exposed to domestic abuse or who are in their own unhealthy relationship. We provide educational programmes to prevent children and young people entering into abusive relationships. We also provide tailored support for the children and young people living in our accommodation.

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TDAS have both one-to-one and group-based programmes that offer emotional support and education around domestic abuse and its impacts.

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RSpace © and Speak Out Speak Now © are TDAS programmes written by domestic abuse specialists in consultation with children and young people.

What is Domestic Abuse?

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TRAFFORD CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE | tdas | Trafford Domestic Abuse Services

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Children and young people are affected by domestic abuse. TDAS offer support services and prevention and education to children and young people in Trafford.

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Achieve Trafford: Alcohol, Substance Misuse 

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Drug & Alcohol Recovery support in Trafford

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NHS guidance on the impact of drinking during pregnancy and living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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If you drink alcohol during pregnancy you risk causing harm to your baby. Sometimes this can result in mental and physical problems in the baby, called foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
FASD can happen when alcohol in the mother's blood passes to her baby through the placenta.

Your baby cannot process alcohol well, which means it can stay in their body for a long time. Alcohol can damage their brain and body and stop them from developing normally in the womb.

This can result in the loss of the pregnancy. Babies who survive may be left with lifelong problems.

Characteristics of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

FASD can cause problems with:

movement, balance, vision and hearing

learning, such as problems with thinking, concentration, and memory

managing emotions and developing social skills

hyperactivity and impulse control

communication, such as problems with speech

the joints, muscles, bones, and organs, such as the kidneys and heart

These problems are permanent, though early treatment and support can help limit their impact on a child's life.

The type of FASD symptoms a baby has and how severe they are is different depending on how often, and how much, the mother drank during pregnancy. The greater the amount of alcohol consumed, the more severe the symptoms tend to be.

What to do if you think your child has foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Speak to a GP or health visitor if you have any concerns about your child's development or think they could have FASD.

If the condition is not diagnosed early and your child does not receive appropriate support, they're more likely to experience bigger challenges associated with the condition.

For example, they may have difficulties with learning, have challenging behaviours, mental health problems, and find it difficult to get a job and live independently as an adult.

A doctor or health visitor will need to know if your child was exposed to alcohol during pregnancy to help make a diagnosis of FASD.

Your child may be referred to a specialist team for an assessment if there's a possibility they have the condition.

This usually involves physical examinations and blood tests to rule out genetic conditions that have similar characteristics to FASD.

Treatment and support for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

There is no particular treatment for FASD, and the damage to a child's brain and body cannot be reversed. But an early diagnosis and support can make a big difference.

Once the condition has been diagnosed, a team of healthcare professionals can assess your child's needs and offer appropriate educational and behavioural strategies.

You may also find it helpful to contact a support group for people with FASD. These can be a good source of advice and they may be able to connect you with other people in a similar situation.

Find support from:

You might also want to ask your care team if they know of any local groups in your area.

Preventing foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

FASD is completely avoidable if you do not drink alcohol while you're pregnant.

The risk of FASD is higher the more you drink. There's no proven "safe" level of alcohol in pregnancy. Not drinking at all is the safest approach.

If you're pregnant and struggling with an alcohol problem, talk to a midwife or doctor.

Confidential help and support is also available from:

Drinkaware has a national alcohol helpline called Drinkline; if you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, call the free helpline on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm)

We Are With You - a charity providing free, confidential support for drugs, alcohol and mental health problems, and a directory of drug and alcohol services around the UK

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - a free self-help group; its "12-step" programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups

National Organisation for FASD has a helpline - 020 8458 5951 (you leave a message and someone returns your call)

You can also find your nearest alcohol support services or read advice on cutting down your drinking and alcohol in pregnancy.

Page last reviewed: 04 April 2023
Next review due: 04 April 2026

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Find out about foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which is a range of mental and physical problems that can affect a child if their mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.

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Greater Manchester Support Group for Families Affected by FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)

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It's recommended that if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant you should not drink alcohol. This will keep any risk to your baby to a minimum.
Drinking in pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby, with the more you drink, the greater the risk.

How does alcohol affect my unborn baby?

When you drink, alcohol passes from your blood through the placenta to your baby and can seriously affect its development.

Your baby does not have a fully developed liver and cannot process alcohol.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and your baby having a low birthweight. It can also affect your baby after they're born.

Drinking during pregnancy can cause your baby to develop a serious life-long condition called foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

FASD can cause problems with:

learning and behaviour

joints, bones, muscles and some organs

managing emotions and developing social skills

hyperactivity and impulse control

communication, such as problems with speech

The risk is likely to be greater the more you drink.

How to avoid alcohol in pregnancy

It may not be as difficult as you think to avoid alcohol completely during pregnancy. Many women go off the taste of alcohol early in pregnancy.

Most women give up alcohol once they know they're pregnant or when they're planning to become pregnant.

Women who find out they're pregnant after already having drunk in early pregnancy should avoid further drinking for the rest of their pregnancy.

However, they should not worry unnecessarily, as the risks of their baby being affected are likely to be low. If you're concerned, talk to a midwife or doctor.
Find tips for avoiding alcohol in pregnancy on the Tommy's website

Getting help to stop drinking alcohol

If you have difficulty stopping drinking, talk to a midwife, doctor or pharmacist.

Confidential help and support is also available from a number of different organisations, including:

Drinkaware - run a national alcohol helpline; if you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, call this free helpline on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm)

We Are With You - a UK-wide treatment agency that helps individuals, families and communities manage the effects of alcohol and drug misuse

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - a free self-help group; its "12-step" programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups

Find your nearest alcohol support services Read more advice about cutting down your drinking

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The safest thing you can do if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby, is to avoid alcohol.

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Vaping, smoking, and other substances support - Early Break

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Vaping, smoking, and other substances support - Early Break

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Holding Families+ programme (family support)

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Holding Families+ programme (family support)

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Holding families+ project works with children (under 18years) & their families with alcohol and substance using parents who are involved in the criminal justice system, and also work with families with parents who are on a community order with probation. The programme aims to empower families to make positive decisions and help improve family life

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The award winning Holding Families programme provides whole family support for children and family members affected by parental substance misuse. We work with parents and carers at any stage of their recovery from drugs and alcohol use.
We work with each family member separately and also as a family unit. We will work with families where there is at least one young person under the age of 18 living in the family home or where the substance using parent is pregnant. At least one of the parents should have problematic drug or alcohol use. Families can be referred by themselves or by any professional working with them.

The aim of the programme is to give the whole family the opportunity to talk about any problems caused by drugs and alcohol and to allow the children's voices to be heard by the family. Ultimately, the programme aims to empower families to make positive decisions on the changes they would like to make to help improve family life.

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Trafford Directory | * Early Break Holding Families Programme

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The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Assurance Group works with parents to help them make informed decisions on accessing safe circumcision practitioners and reduce the risk of harm on infant boys up to 12 months. For the private practitioners,  expert advice is provided on continuous quality improvement. Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

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The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice.

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Resources for parents

Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

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About us The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice. Read more Resources for parents Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

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Parenting Groups for black, asian and minority ethnic communities

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Parenting Groups for black, asian and minority ethnic communities

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Free six week course for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups. Creche, interpreters, contribution towards travel costs. For more info call : 0161 262 1622 or Email: parenting@justpsychology.co.uk

Twitter: @Just_Psychology

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This is a group aimed at families living in Greater Manchester who have been reunited following migration. Register in advance by clicking the following link Agency Referral Form - Family Reunion (office.com) Alternatively, you can also text Fateha Begum on 07514 222 338 or email familyreunion@justpsychology.co.uk

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Family counselling helps to address and support families with difficulties they may be having in their family relationships.

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CFC | Family Counselling | Altrincham, Manchester

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The Counselling & Family Centre provide counselling for families, irrespective of your family setup.

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Trafford Team Together (TTT) (ages 5-18 and their families)

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Trafford Team Together (TTT) (ages 5-18 and their families)

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Support for children (5-18 years) and their families living in Trafford or attending a Trafford school, preventing small worries turning into bigger problems.

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TTT - providing the right support at the right time in the right way for your family.

Everyone needs help and support at times and that's what we are here for.

TTT is a fresh approach to ensuring that our children, young people and families are supported in the right way, as early as possible and help prevent small worries turning into future problems.

TTT is designed to address the needs of any child (and their family) living in Trafford and/or attending a Trafford educational setting. Though it is currently being piloted in certain Schools in Stretford and Partington only for now.

What can I get help with?

These are some of the issues that TTT could help you with but there may be other things you would like help with so please make contact:

Dealing with times of change

Your child's self-esteem and confidence

Your child's school attendance

Challenging behaviour

Family relationships

Financial difficulties

Parenting strategies

Understanding your child's development

Who is on the TTT and who is it for?

Everyone involved in TTT is committed to working in partnership for you and your family including schools, health, social care, community safety, housing, and a wealth of voluntary organisations.

Partners involved in TTT will always include someone who knows you well, such as a member of school staff.

Meetings are arranged by the TTT Co-ordinator who will ensure that the right service providers will attend depending on what you say you feel you need.

You and your child will each get time with the person you feel most comfortable with to talk about how you are feeling and what you think you may need help with.

This person is your Advocate and they will make sure that your views and needs are put to the team.

You will not have to go to the TTT meeting as it is just for service providers.

You will always be contacted after the meeting to talk about the suggestions that have been made so you can decide what you would like to do.

What can families expect?

We are people you know & trust- who respect & understand you and your family

We take an holistic approach to helping you and your family

We recognise and build on family & community strengths

We find the right activities, support & services in your local area

We help to make a real difference to families now and for the future

We provide early help to prevent small worries becoming future problems

We will always ask for your permission to talk to others about how we can help you.

Where can I find out more?

For more information please email traffordteamtogether@trafford.gov.uk

If you would like support, and if your child attends an eligible school (see eligibility criteria below) please speak to the pastoral worker at school about TTT.

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Trafford Directory | Trafford Team Together Approach - helping families

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Calm Connections provide support to families going through tough times. They work with the whole family on calm, positive relationships and maintaining good mental health. Topics covered include anxiety, school, behaviour, additional needs and friendships.

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Home-Start offers family support delivered in the home and in community venues.  Support is provided via family support workers and volunteers.

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Parents supporting parents - a simple idea that really works!

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In light of the recent Government announcements on minimising the spread of Covid- 19, Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan have made the difficult decision to suspend home- visiting support to families.
We understand this is a worrying time for the families we help, and as such we want to make sure that we can assist them as best we can, so we are currently offering telephone support to our parents, where possible.

We can assure you, whilst working differently, our staff team and volunteer army are still helping families as best we can.

Home-Start Trafford, Salford, Wigan

We provide support and friendship for families who are struggling to cope with a wide of range of situations such as loneliness, mental ill health, disabilities, multiple children, and increasing poverty and debt, support is provided to help prevent crisis and family breakdown.

We recruit, train and support volunteers who are parents from the local community, to visit families in their own homes for 2-3 hours per week in order to provide practical help and emotional support to families. More here
Parents supporting parents - a simple idea that really works!

Told through the eyes of a little boy George, 'Mum, Jenny and Me' , this animation film, explains the impact a Home-Start volunteer has on his and his mum's future.

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Home-Start Trafford, Salford, Wigan We provide support and friendship for families who are struggling to cope with a wide of range of situations such as loneliness, mental ill health, disabilities, multiple children, and increasing poverty and debt, support is provided to help prevent crisis and family breakdown.

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Family Help in Trafford aims to make sure that services to support children, young people and their families are there when they need them. To find out more about Family Help and the services available, follow this link.

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A resource to help you understand what services and support you can expect from local agencies

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Triple P Online can help you: Build a stronger relationship, Negotiate boundaries and expectations, Deal calmly with conflict, Survive the emotional rollercoaster, Prepare for risky situations and equip your children to handle life’s problems.

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We also have some codes for parents of teens to access Triple P online which have been commissioned through Early Help commissioning.

Triple P Online can help you: Build a stronger relationship, Negotiate boundaries and expectations, Deal calmly with conflict, Survive the emotional rollercoaster, Prepare for risky situations and equip your children to handle life's problems.

Referral is through the Early Help Panel using an Early Help Assessment form or detailed and up to date Child and Family assessment with details as to which course the parents are being referred to.

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Trafford Directory | Triple P - Positive Parenting Programme

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Togetherness - Solihull Parenting Approach

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Togetherness - Solihull Parenting Approach

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Togetherness pathways for parents, young people and teens, carers and grandparents

Find your journey for stronger relationships and enhanced emotional wellbeing and follow evidence-based educational content developed by clinical psychologists, health practitioners, and psychotherapists. Tried and tested by parents and young people.

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Home > Learn > Pathway library Emotional health learning Togetherness pathways for parents, young people and teens, carers and grandparents Find your journey for stronger relationships and enhanced emotional wellbeing and follow evidence-based educational content developed by clinical psychologists, health practitioners, and psychotherapists. Tried and tested by parents and young people. How to access Our […]

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Babies Stay & Play is available for children (aged 0-1) held every Tuesday 1pm-2.30pm at Stretford Children’s Centre & every Monday 9:30am-11:00am at Partington’s Children’s Centre.

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We have two dedicated Family Hubs now up and running. These are managed by our Trafford Families Team and are buildings that are just for children, young people and families. Family Hubs are currently open in Stretford and Partington, with other spaces being introduced across Trafford soon. Check out the Trafford Directory for more information on Family Hubs: Trafford Directory | Family Help

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Butterflies are a friendly Young Parents Group. The groups are specially for parents under the age of 20. You can meet new friends, get advice, information and support while having fun. We offer lots of activities and a safe place for your little ones to play. The group runs every Wednesday 10:30am-2pm in Sale and is run by experienced, qualified and approachable youth workers, who offer support, advice and a friendly face.

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Butterflies are a friendly Young Parents Group. The groups are specially for parents under the age of 20. You can meet new friends, get advice, information and support while having fun. We offer lots of activities and a safe place for your little ones to play.

The group is run by experienced, qualified and approachable youth workers, who offer support, advice and a friendly face.
Why come to Butterflies?
Talking and meeting other young parents who are in a similar situation can make you feel less alone, you can share stories and learn from each other.

Butterflies offers you a safe place to meet other young parents and let your little one play with other children.

The group organises loads of activities, such as trips away, cooking sessions and shows you ways to help you bond with your baby and record your baby's development.

Butterflies Young Parents Group, Trafford PCT and Trafford Talkshop are running a Young Mums To Be Course, it is specifically designed for younger parents in preparation for pregnancy, labour and life with a new baby.

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Trafford Directory | * Butterflies Teenage Parents Group, Sale

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Central Health Visiting team - Sale & Ashton upon Mersey areas

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Central Health Visiting team - Sale & Ashton upon Mersey areas

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This service covers the Sale area of Trafford.
Who are we?
Health Visitors are qualified, registered nurses with specialist knowledge of community and public health, child health, and health promotion and education.We work in teams with Community Staff Nurses, Community Nursery Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Interpreters.
What do we do?
We aim to promote the physical health and mental well-being of children and their families, and to safeguard and promote children's welfare. We work together with parents and carers to ensure that children have the best start in life and are able to achieve their full potential. We work closely with others, including Midwives, GPs, School Nurses, Speech Therapists, Children' Centres, Nurseries, Schools, Social Workers, Hospital and Mental Health Services. We help to deliver the " Healthy Child Programme " which offers every family screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews, and information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices.
What services are provided?
We can offer you support and information about:

Family health and wellbeing including support for mothers with postnatal depression

Infant feeding with special knowledge of breast feeding and weaning

Parenting concerns and issues

Child growth and development

Language development and early learning

Behaviour difficulties, including sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums

Healthy eating, play, safety and activity

Common childhood infections/illnesses and immunisation

Common skin problems

Accident prevention

Your health - including diet and food; giving up smoking; bereavement; and violence in the family

When do I see a Health Visitor?

First contact with a Health Visitor can be at the antenatal stage (before a baby is born). Once a baby is born, and then at various stages within a child's life, depending on need, we can visit you at home, or see you at the Child Health Clinic/ Well Baby Clinic, Children's Centre, doctor's surgery or health centre. You can contact us by phone with any questions and to seek advice.
Named Health Visitors for early years settings
All school nursery classes, day nurseries and preschool playgroups have a named Health Visitor for support and childminders have access to their local Health Visiting Teams. Contact the locality team for more information.

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Trafford Directory | Sale Central Health Visiting Team

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