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What is Avon Parents Network?
Avon Parents Network is an information and helpline service for parents and
workers caring for children. It is part of a network of children's information services
throughout the UK.
What do we offer?
INFORMATION: We offer a comprehensive, co-ordinated and updated
information service on day-care provision and other facilities for children. We aim to
promote the information throughout the four unitary authority areas of Bristol, South
Gloucestershire, Bath & North East Somerset and North Somerset, making sure it is
accessible to all WORKERS and PARENTS with children.
DEVELOPMENT: By identifying gaps in services we can work with
parents, carers, professionals, workers and various groups to expand and develop new forms of provision, as well as promoting good
quality and high standards. ACCESS TO TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT: One stop access to
day-care information for employees and trainees/ students. RAISING THE ISSUE OF CHILDCARE: Locally and Nationally:
Promoting partnerships with public, private and statutory organisations and Liaising and
networking across all sectors. CONSULTANCY & OTHER SERVICES: We also provide a
range of consultancy services on specifically commissioned pieces of work - including
Employees Information Packs; Work Place Presentations; Mailing Service; Informal Childcare
Information Sessions.
Who does Avon Parents Network benefit?
Parents and carers of children
Providers of Childcare Services
Employers, TECs and training providers
Planners and co-ordinators of childcare services in local councils
Professionals working with families (health Visitors; Social Workers, etc)
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What are our aims?
"To improve the quality of children's lives by informing parents and carers of the opportunities offered by available services and facilities" |
Who are we?
| Director: | Jenny Craig | Avon Parents
Network |
Information Officers: |
Ed Tily | |
| Sue Burr | ||
| Administrator | Lydia Little |
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Why not become a member of Avon Parents
Network?
By becoming a member you will:
Receive a newsletter four times a year. This will be a chance for you
to share some of the information we receive nationally from the main organisations
involved with children.
Show your tangible support and help keep Avon Parents Network going
To become a member simply complete this form and return to us:
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I would like to become a member ofAvon Parents Network and receive regular copies of your newsletter.
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| Individual Membership (for parents/ carers) | £ 5.00 | |
| Group Membership (for voluntary & community organisations) | £10.00 | |
| Statutory/ Commercial Membership (for Councils, employers, Health Trusts, Government Agencies | £25.00 | |
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This is a first attempt to place our information on-line - we hope to develop and improve on it as part of our on-going
efforts to prove a one-stop Children's Information Service. Also to make it more two-way
so you can feed in comments. Thanks to D for getting us this far.
Avon Parents Network :Last updated
January 10, 1999
Registered Charity No. 1053854 Registered
Company No.3168713