DYFODOL POWYS FUTURES (formerly POWYS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FORUM)

Tel: 01597 825 236

The Forum is an umbrella organisation for voluntary bodies and individuals with an interest in children and young people in Powys. It is the link to the county's planning structure for children.  Gives information on developments in children's services.

Sefton House, Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DG

THE EARLY YEARS

HEALTH VISITORS

Work with families in their homes.  Powys operates a Child Development Programme for pre-school children which aims to provide support, encouragement and information to parents.  As a family visitor all ages are included in their work.  They are there to listen, support and refer to other agencies when appropriate.  Contact through GP surgery or through your local Child Healthcare Clinic.

THE EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP (EYDCP)

Tel: 0845 130 3637 (English) or 0845 130 3839 (Welsh)

Offers a Children's Information Service which can provide contact details for child minders within your local area.

PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS ASSOCIATION

Tel: 01686 624 573 (weekdays 9am-5pm)

Wales PPA enhances the development, care and education of pre-school children.  Provides details of playgroups in Powys.

Ladywell House, Newtown SY16 1JB
www.walesppa.org

MUDIAD YSGOLION MEITHRIN (MYM)

A national voluntary association of Welsh-medium playgroups (Cylchoedd Meithrin), Baby and Toddler Groups (Ti a Fi) and nurseries.

NORTH POWYS

Tel: 01691 860 220

SOUTH POWYS

Tel: 01597 840 336

WELSHPOOL OPEN DOOR FAMILY CENTRE

Tel: 01938 556 238 (weekdays 9.30am-3pm)

Family drop-in and nursery with family support workes, toy library and weekly "babygro" parent support groups.

Howell Drive Youth Centre, Howell Drive, Welshpool.

Family support schemes are being planned for other areas of Powys.  For up to date information on local family drop-ins and nurseries contact: 01597 825 236

BARNARDOS PARENT WORKS, NEWTOWN

Tel: 01686 617 444

Ynys y Plant, Plantation Lane, Newtown SY16 1JH

Offers practical assistance, such as parenting skills development, along with short-term support to families experiencing difficulties with issues of mental health.

BARNADOS SUPPORT SERVICE, LLANDRINDOD WELLS

Tel: 01597 829 664

Emporium Building, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DL

SURESTART

Tel: 01597 825 236

Surestart aims to develop services across Powys to support families with children under 4 years of age.  Offers a friendly informal atmosphere to parents and carers and can provide support, information and advice through a variety of programmes.

Sefton House, Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DG
email: pcffss@powys.org.uk

RADNORSHIRE

Tel: 01597 825 156
Play Radnor, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6DF
email: play.radnor@powys.org.uk

MONTGOMERYSHIRE

Tel: 01686 624 859
NCH Montgomeryshire, 359/360 Skylark Way, Maesyrhandir, Newtown SY16 1HW
email: liz.davies@nch.org.uk

BRECKNOCKSHIRE

Tel: 01874 625 034
Brecon Children's Centre, 4 Cradoc Road, Brecon LD3 9LG
email: breconcc@walesppa.org

POWYS TOY LIBRARIES

There are toy libraries which enable you to try out and borrow children's toys.  Contact them on the numbers below to obtain further details.

BRECKNOCK PLAY NETWORK
Tel: 01874 622 446

PLAY MONTGOMERYSHIRE
Tel: 01686 627 378

PLAY RADNOR
Tel: 01597 825 156

EDUCATION

Tel: 01597 826 430

General enquiries for all aspects of education in Powys.

Education Department, Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LG

ADMISSION TO PRIMARY EDUCATION & TRANSFERS
Tel: 01597 826 455

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS
Tel: 01597 826 431

EDUCATION WELFARE OFFICER
Tel: 01597 826 709

SCHOOL TRANSPORT
Tel: 01597 826 439

CLYBIAN PLANT CYMRU/KID'S CLUB NETWORK

Tel: 01492 536 439

Information on playcare including after school hours, during term time and holidays, during school holidays for primary school age children throughout Powys.

HELP AND ADVICE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES

POWYS SOCIAL CARE SERVICES, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TEAM

Tel: 01597 827 128

The team provides a range of support services, based upon assessment of need, including social work support, counselling, practical help within the home and foster care.  Social workers help to investigate Child Protection cases, are responsible for supporting children and families in need and provide support to children with physical or learning disabilities and their families.  Support is also given to children/young people at risk of offending or who have had contact with the police or courts.  Social workers may provide information about nurseries, playgroups, childminders and playschemes.

GINGERBREAD (WELSHPOOL CONTACT)

Tel: 01938 554 972

Offering support and information to lone parent families.  Free membership.