Useful links

An award-winning free online library of  some of the best children's stories  told in British Sign Language, text, animation and sound. Backed by leading publishers and a host of stage, screen, literary and sporting icons including the Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne. There’s a wealth of resources for parents, carers and teachers.

www.itv.com is the online home of ITV’s new media and interactive services. Get exclusive video content and information on ITV’s programmes, catch-up services via the ITV Player and all the latest news from ITN.

A lively mix of news, features and celebrities to wake you up in the morning! Join Adrian and Christine every weekday from 6am on ITV1. The website has video catch-ups, previews, information on upcoming interviews and video exclusives.

ITV1’s flagship lifestyle programme with features on cooking, style and beauty tips and all the showbiz gossip. Supported by the website with catch-up videos, exclusive online content and competitions.

ITV’s lunchtime current affairs show – with a good dose of gossip and giggles! The website has behind the scenes footage, competitions and catch-up video.

ITV’s channel especially for kids, showing a huge selection of exciting and engaging children’s programming to suit all ages.

CITV is broadcast from 6am to 6pm every day, all year round with some top shows like Horrid Henry and My Parents Are Aliens.

Experienced parents offer honest and sound advice on practical parenting, whether you’re first-time parents, struggling to cope with a growing family or you have children with behavioural problems.

Get lots of help and advice on getting pregnant and how to spot the early signs of pregnancy so you know when your little one is on the way.

A health information site run by Great Ormond Street Hospital for young people and families. It provides clinically approved advice on health related topics from leading medical experts; an A-Z of health; health news and people’s own views and stories.

A national charity which advises parents on how to access good childcare and lets them know what they're entitled to, with a number to call for free advice.

The website for the Department for Education, which is responsible for education and children’s services, with information on services and the latest news.

A government site giving information on parenting issues such as benefits, childcare, child safety and health.

The National Deaf Children's Society is a charity for deaf children. The site covers issues surrounding deafness as well as children's health generally.

A nationwide charity for new and expectant parents. The site offers information on ante and postnatal classes and advice on pregnancy and birth.

Website for Deaf Parenting UK, the national charity run by deaf parents with advice for other parents and professionals working with deaf families.

A free, confidential service providing help and support for parents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

A leading educational charity specialising in pre-school care and support. The website provides information for parents on childcare and nutrition and outlines what the alliance is doing and its campaigns.

Scottish Pre-school Play Association is a voluntary organisation which promotes early education and childcare services.