Cambridgeshire Childcare Information Service
Tel. 08450 454014. E-mail:
. Information, advice and assistance on local childcare, paying for childcare, working in childcare and support for families. All people who look after another person's child, who are not a close relative, for more than two hours in any one day, must be registered with social services. This involves practical training, first aid and checks by the police. In the first instance, contact Opportunity Links on 0800 298 9121 for a list of registered child minders, or visit the website where you can perform an online search for registered child minders.
Child Abuse - NSPCC
Tel. Freefone 0808 800 5000. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Its aim is to protect children from cruelty, support vulnerable families, campaign for changes to the law and raise awareness about abuse.
ChildLine
Tel. Freefone 0800 1111. Help for children and teenagers.
Child Protection
Tel. 0345 045 5203. Social care for children, young people and their families.
Connexions
Tel. Freefone 0800 561 3219. Information and advice for young people.
Milton Action for Youth
Set up to help oversee the youth work in the village and activities which are held in the new Milton Youth Centre (see below). If you are interested in joining, please contact Linda Henderson on 514430 or by e-mail:
Milton and Waterbeach Children's Centre
Cambridgeshire County Council plans to develop a Children's Centre for the Milton and Waterbeach area by 2010. Children's Centres offer support to all families with children under five by providing easier access to health services and family support. Drop In sessions and activities, information and signposting to local childcare and early education and support with training and employment. For further information, contact Sally Gilson on 699786.
Milton Childminding Group
There are a number of registered child minders in Milton who meet to discuss ideas, outings, problems, etc. Some of the group are working towards their NVQs in Child Care. Contact Lynda Molloy on 862093 or e-mail:
Milton Youth Centre
A new building set beside The Sycamores Recreation ground. Good parking facilities. Has a well equipped kitchen. Main area has a pool table, table tennis and air hockey. Tables and chairs to seat 30. A separate room is equipped with 4 networked computers as well as toilet facilities. Run by the Milton Community Centre. Available for hire for social/activity groups and small parties, functions, etc. Not suitable for groups or parties under 5 years of age. Contact MCC manager Andy Gray for bookings (Tel 862763 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, or by e-mail:
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