Perth & Surrounding Area Childcare & Family Information Directory 0845 601 4477 Getting it Right in Perth and Kinross [email protected] Helping children be the best they can be www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk This directory has been compiled by the Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information Service which sits within Education Services as part of the Early Education & Childcare Strategy Team. Further details of the work of the team which includes Kids Club Services, Playstart Crèches and support to the Childcare Sector is available on the Council website at www.pkc.gov.uk/families or by contacting the team on 01738 472350 or by emailing [email protected] Detailed information on the full range of Perth & Kinross Council services, which include Community Care, Education, Environment, Housing, Libraries, Planning, Roads and Social Work, is available on the Council website www.pkc.gov.uk or by email to [email protected] and from staff at the Customer Service Centre on tel 01738 475000. Child Protection: Protecting children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. All children and young people have the right to be protected and safe from harm and we all have a responsibility to help keep children safe. You may see or hear things which make you worry about a child’s care, welfare or safety. Everyone has a duty to report any concerns they might have about a child. You can contact: Perth & Kinross Council’s Child Protection Duty Team Tel 01738 476768 • Email [email protected] Police Scotland Tayside Division Public Protection Unit Tel 01738 892911 In an emergency when a child has been seriously hurt or injured, contact the emergency services by phoning 999. Disclaimer Information in this booklet has been checked and updated as at January 2014. Whilst we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this booklet, we disclaim any warranty or representation, express or implied about its accuracy, completeness or appropriateness for a particular purpose. Neither Perth & Kinross Council nor any of its employees is responsible or liable for any claim, loss or damage resulting from its use. Perth & Kinross Council is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any websites listed and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them. Inclusion in this booklet or on the associated website should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind. 2 3 Contents Perth & Surrounding Area Childcare & Family Information 4 Directory 2014 Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information Service 6 Childcare 7 Education 18 Family Support 30 Activities and Leisure 40 Additional Support Needs 55 Services for Young People 61 Health and Wellbeing 65 Work and Finance 68 Community Involvement 71 Useful Telephone Numbers 74 2 3 Perth & Surrounding Area Childcare & Family Information Directory 2014 This local directory includes details of the range of services, groups and organisations in the Perth area that may be of interest to families. It is hoped that professionals working with parents, carers and children will also benefit from this source of information. This document is available to download from the Council website www.pkc.gov.uk/families and will be updated no less than annually. For the most up-to-date information, check the national website www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk Similar local directories are also available for Blairgowrie & Strathmore; Crieff & Strathearn; Highland Perthshire and Kinross Area. We hope you find the information in this directory useful. We have endeavoured to gather details from professionals and the public across the Perth and Kinross area. If you have suggestions for additional groups or organisations which it would be useful to include or if you find that any details included are inaccurate or out-of-date then we would be grateful if you could let us know. Please send feedback by email to [email protected] or by post to: Childcare & Family Information Service Education & Children’s Services Perth & Kinross Council Community Wing Perth Grammar School Gowans Terrace PERTH PH1 5AZ The set of five local area directories complement the information available in the Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information Directory which was published in March 2013. Copies of this area-wide document are being distributed to families through Bookbug packs and Family Information Points and are available on request from the Childcare Strategy Team. An online version can also be downloaded from the Council website www.pkc.gov.uk/families 4 5 The importance that access to information can play in the lives of families is highlighted in various national and local documents including the Scottish Early Years Framework, Perth & Kinross Council’s Early Years Strategy and the national and local Parenting Strategies. “Families need access to a range of advice and information services in order to help them understand their own role and to make informed choices about parenting and services.” “We are intent on improving the information, advice and support on offer to families, across a wide range of areas that we know to be of key importance.” “Going forward, we will strengthen our efforts to ensure that all parents have access to accurate and reliable information.” It is widely recognised that the information and practical support parents want and need has to be accessible, within a culture where asking for help is not seen as a sign of failure but as a positive action. Please note: Throughout this document, the word ‘parent’ should be read as including carer and significant adult. 4 5 Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information Service Being a parent can be the most challenging and rewarding task anyone will undertake. Access to good quality information about services, activities and sources of support can make a huge difference and enable you to make informed choices for you and your family. Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information Service is here to help, whether you are: • a first time parent who is planning to return to work; • interested in meeting up with others who have children of a similar age; • looking for full day care, pre-school provision or after school care for your child; • planning to move to Perth and Kinross and need to find out what services would be available in a new area; • trying to find some fun leisure activities for your child to enjoy; • wondering whether you can get help with the cost of childcare; • seeking some support with parenting concerns. This directory gives details of services in the Perth area. Comprehensive information and details of services in all areas of Perth and Kinross is available by contacting the Childcare & Family Information Service: Tel 0845 601 4477 • Email [email protected] You can also find information on the website which links Childcare & Family Information Services across Scotland: www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk The range of family information on the website can be searched by category, local area and key words. This should make it easy for people to find what they are looking for, whether that is dance classes in Kinross, parenting workshops in Crieff, drama groups in Blairgowrie, arts & crafts sessions in Highland Perthshire or indoor play areas in Perth. 6 7 Childcare Choosing childcare and early education is a big step for parents, carers and their children. Without up-to-date information and advice, it is hard to choose the childcare that will suit you best. The Perth and Kinross-wide directory and the national website contain guidance on the different types of childcare available across the local areas. Childminders Details of registered childminders in the Perth and surrounding area are available from the Childcare & Family Information Service. Perth & Kinross Council’s Childcare Strategy Team is actively promoting childminding as a career. If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, please get in touch. Tel 0845 601 4477 • Email [email protected] www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk Local Information - Perth City Child & Family Centre Gowans Terrace Child & Family Centre Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5AX Tel 01738 454321 • Email [email protected] Community Nursery Muirton Community Nursery (Partner Provider) Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5AX Tel 01738 625933 • Email [email protected] www.muirtoncommunitynursery.co.uk Crèche Dotty Playtime Friday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Community Wing, Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5AZ Tel 01738 472350 • Email [email protected] 6 7 Perth Leisure Pool Crèche Glasgow Road, PERTH, PH2 0HZ Tel 01738 454654/454655 • Email [email protected] www.liveactive.co.uk Holiday Playscheme Splash Playscheme Glenearn Community Campus, Glenearn Road, PERTH, PH2 0BE Email [email protected] • www.ship-splash.co.uk Active Fun - Bells Sport Centre Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, PERTH, PH1 5HS Tel 01738 454647 • Email [email protected] www.liveactive.co.uk Nursery Unit of Independent School Craigclowan Preparatory School (Partner Provider) Edinburgh Road, PERTH, PH2 8PS Tel 01738 626310 • Email [email protected] www.craigclowan-school.co.uk Out of School Care Kinnoull Kids Club Kinnoull Primary School, Dundee Road, PERTH, PH2 7EY Tel 07500 915495 • Email [email protected] www.pkc.gov.uk/families Letham Kids Club Letham Primary School, Struan Road, PERTH, PH1 2NL Tel 07584 206401 • Email [email protected] www.pkc.gov.uk/families North Muirton Kids Club North Muirton Primary School, Uist Place, PERTH,