For Kids - Children and Young People

This section of the site is dedicated to issues relating to Children and Young People in Tameside.

• Branching Out
  Drug and Alcohol treatment service for young people
• Bullying
  Bullying - together we can stamp it out! - A Guide for Young People
• ChildLine
  ChildLine is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.
• Children with Disabilities
  a resource centre for children with disabilities and their families.
• Children's Library Website
  Includes recommended reading lists, profiles or favourite authors and homework help.
• Children's Social Care
  Worried? Concerned? Just need advice and guidance? About a young child/person aged between 0-17 years
• Community Database
  The community database holds details of independently run clubs and organisations. Use it to search for local scouts, football clubs, churches or animal welfare organisations etc. Use the on-line form if you wish to submit details of your local club or organisation into the database
• Connexions
  Connexions is all about giving you the best start in life. As the service launches across England, you will find guidance, advice and support to help you make the right decisions about your life, education and career choices. Connexions will change the way you make decisions about your future.
• Family Support Services
  This information is for Parents or Carers receiving help from the Family Support Service. Even if you are not receiving help from the service at the moment, you may find it useful to find out in more detail the kind of services available.
• Fun and Games
  Links to Games and Fun web sites
• Green Cross Code
  Provides information for children to help them with their Green Cross Code.
• IdeasForTheKids.com 
  The most comprehensive free online source of places to go and things to do with your kids in the UK. With over 10,000 venues (and growing), there's something for kids of all ages and to suit all tastes. Let Moley help you find something to do... and go have some fun!
• Kids Events
  Details of what events are happening for children and young people in Tameside.
• KNL Newsletter
  The newsletter written for young people by young people of St Peter's Ward
• Leaving Care Support Team
  The Tameside Aftercare Service forms part of the Services to Young People Business Unit, based at West End Offices, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BB.
• Modern Apprenticeships
  The Council runs a Modern Apprenticeship scheme for Young People (under 21 when they start). This normally starts in March, with successful applicants starting work in July
• Parent Partnership
  The Parent Partnership Service offers independent advice and support to parents/carers who have children with special educational needs, whether your child is currently being assessed by the Council or not
• Playgrounds
  A list of the playgrounds in Tameside
• Schools Information for Parents and Students
  A list of resources for parents and students - includes School Holidays, Free School Meals and Guidance for Parents with Special Needs
• Service Information Directory for Children & Young People (SID) 
  SID provides information on a range of national and local organisations, together with their contact details and how to access them. The Directory also includes voluntary organisations and groups, such as Guides and Scouts, Youth Clubs etc. and other leisure activities. 
• Sports Development Courses
  Tameside Sports Development Unit arrange course for school children throughout the school year and in particular during school holiday times
• Sport and Youth Services
  Different clubs and associations for youngsters.
• Step into the NHS
  Website for 14-19 year olds who may be looking for a career in the NHS
• Surestart Tameside
  Bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
• Tameside BookStart
  BookStart is a project that gives free books to babies at their 34 week clinic appointment.
• Tameside Children's Fund
  Tameside Children's Fund is a web site aimed at 5 - 13 year olds who live in the area.
• Tameside Children's Rights Service , Aspire House, 86, Stamford Street East, Ashton , OL6 6QH
  Tel: 0161 331 9381, Fax: 0161 343 2740
  Freephone for young people: 0800 195 2978, Email: TCRS@spurgeonsnorth.co.uk
  We offer confidential advice, information, support and advocacy service to young people in care and care leavers from Tameside. Please contact us for more details. 
• Tameside Young Carers Project
  Information that can help you if you are looking after someone who is unwell or disabled
• Youth Offending Team
  Helping young people who are involved with the police and the courts, 0161 330 3012
• Young People's Information Shop
  Links to the web site of the Information Shop for Young People providing free and confidential information and advice and support for young people aged between 14 and 25 in Tameside - located on Market Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne.
• Young People's Magazine
  Tameside Intrigue - Magazine for Young People