Resources Hub

This hub is designed especially for our existing parents - offering access to key documents and useful tools to help you stay informed and involved in your child’s early years journey with us.

General Family Support

Talk, Listen, Cuddle (TLC) – Resources and advice to support children’s development and family wellbeing:
https://www.tlc-essex.info/
Essex Libraries – Information about local libraries, activities and resources:
https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/home
Essex Family Information Service – Information and support for children, young people and families:
https://www.essex.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/early-years-and-childcare/contact-family-information-service
Find a Childcare Provider – Essex Family Information Service:
https://secureapps.essex.gov.uk/fis
Family Corner – Advice, activities and resources for families:
https://www.familycorner.co.uk/
Essex Early Years and Childcare:
https://www.essex.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/early-years-and-childcare
Essex Family Hubs:
https://eycp.essex.gov.uk/family-hubs/
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service:
https://www.essex.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/early-years-and-childcare/essex-child-and-family-wellbeing

Pre-school Information

Buttsbury Pre-school – Fees and Funding:
https://www.buttsburypreschool.org.uk/key-information/fees-and-funding
Buttsbury Pre-school – Lunch Club Safety:
https://www.buttsburypreschool.org.uk/key-information/lunch-club
Buttsbury Pre-school – Term Dates:
https://www.buttsburypreschool.org.uk/current-families/term-dates

Health & Nutrition

Guidance for EYFS – Nutrition and Healthy Eating:
https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/nutrition
EYFS Nutrition Guidance – GOV.UK:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-nutrition
NHS – Recipes and Meal Ideas:
https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/recipes-and-meal-ideas/
Children’s Toothbrushing Guide – Starting Reception:
https://startingreception.co.uk/toothbrushing/
Children’s Toothbrushing Guide – Downloadable PDF:
https://startingreception.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Childrens-Toothbrushing-Guide.pdf
NELFT – Occupational Therapist Pre-school Drop-In Clinic:
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/preschool-drop-in-clinic/
NELFT – Specialist Health Visiting Team:
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/specialist-heath-visiting-team/
Advice Line: 0300 300 1816 (Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am–11:30am)
TLC – Screen Time Resources:
https://www.tlc-essex.info/resource/screen-time/

Mental Health and Crisis Support

TLC – Managing Emotions - A collection of resources to help young children understand and manage their emotions: https://www.tlc-essex.info/resource/managing-emotions/
The Worrysaurus - A lovely story and resources to help children understand and talk about worries and anxious feelings: https://www.tlc-essex.info/resource/worrysaurus/
The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas - A popular story that introduces children to different emotions and encourages them to talk about how they are feeling: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Colour-Monster-Anna-Llenas/dp/1783704233
How to Develop Your Child's Emotional Literacy – Ideas for helping children recognise, name and talk about their emotions: https://www.familycorner.co.uk/how-develop-your-childs-emotional-literacy/
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing Through Therapeutic Play - Explores how play can help young children express feelings, work through worries and make sense of experiences: https://www.familycorner.co.uk/making-sense-of-the-world-supporting-young-childrens-emotional-wellbeing-through-therapeutic-play/
Centre for Early Childhood - A series of short films explaining children's social and emotional development, including “Noticing and navigating feelings” and “Managing big feelings together.” https://centreforearlychildhood.org/help-resources/resource-hub/the-explainer-series/
Samaritans: Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123.
Childline: Support for children and young people 24/7. Call 0800 1111 or visit:
https://www.childline.org.uk/
SHOUT: Free, confidential text support. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Anna Freud Centre Crisis Textline: Text AFC to 85258.
NHS: Call 111 for urgent medical advice.
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services):
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/set-camhs/
YoungMinds Parents Helpline - Free advice, information and emotional support for parents and carers who are worried about their child's mental health. 0808 802 5544. They also offer online chat and email support.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parents-helpline/
PANDAS Foundation - Particularly useful for parents experiencing emotional difficulties during pregnancy or after having a baby, including postnatal depression and anxiety. Their helpline is available every day, 11am–10pm, on 0808 1961 776.
https://www.pandasfoundation.org.uk/
Family Action – FamilyLine - Provides emotional support, information and guidance around family life and parenting - 0808 802 6666
https://www.family-action.org.uk/our-voices/familyline
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service – Emotional Wellbeing – Provides information, practical advice and support for children and families experiencing difficulties with emotions and feelings - https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/services/emotional-wellbeing/