Industry

OFSTED - www.ofsted.gov.uk

Official website for the regulating body for Childcare and Education in the UK

Childcare Link - www.childcarelink.gov.uk

Local and National Childcare information, including comprehensive lists of Childcare providers across the UK

National Day Nurseries Association - www.ndna.org.uk

National organisation providing information, advice and news on all things nursery-related! Essential reading for anyone currently working in the Childcare sector or for parents with children in Day Care.

National Childcare Bureau - www.ncb.org.uk

Comprehensive up-to-date information about policy and practice relating to children and young people

NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: Advice and information for anyone suspecting a case of child cruelty along with current campaigns relating to child protection issues.

REC - www.rec.uk.com

Official website for the governing body of recruitment (Recruitment and Employment Confederation)

Qualifications

The Children’s Workforce Development Council - www.cwdcouncil.org.uk

Essential advice on training and qualifications specifically relating to Childcare and Education

UKNARIC - www.naric.org.uk

Organisation responsible for comparing oversees qualifications with those gained in the UK. Website is able to guide you through the process of getting an oversees qualification transferred

Police Checks

Criminal Records Bureau - www.crb.gov.uk

Organisation responsible for carrying out background checks and producing Enhanced Disclosure Certificates. Website also features a tracking facility where the stage of an application process can be checked

British and Foreign Commonwealth Office - www.fco.gov.uk

Provides information as to how Police Checks from oversees can be obtained, as well as contact details for most Embassies across the globe. Also features updates on visa and work permit regulations in the UK

Transport

Transport for London - www.tfl.gov.uk

Transport related information across Greater London, including a Journey Planner option which is great for planning your journey to work.

Transport Direct - www.transportdirect.info/web2/home.aspx

Another useful transport site, giving up-to-date travel advice and information for London and beyond.

AA/RAC Route Planner - www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp,
www.rac.co.uk/web/routeplanner

Updated travel information, including traffic ‘hotspots’ as well as Route Planner options.

Streetmap - www.streetmap.co.uk
Google Maps - maps.google.co.uk

online A-Z Maps, great for finding specific locations!