Pre-School advice (3 - 4 years old)

Time for pre-school! As your child become more independent and start to develop their own personality, information about getting ‘school ready’, learning & play, nutrition and health.

Help your child become more independent and ready for school

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What if my child doesn’t play well with others?

It’s natural for young children to have some difficulties when playing with others.

Parent Talk - doesn't play well

Health for Under 5s - Devon

This website has been produced specifically for prospective parents as well as parents and carers of children from 0-5 years. It contains information to support you during those initial formative years.

healthforunder5s.co.uk/devon/

Devon NHS childhood illnesses advice app

Is your child unwell? The HANDi Paediatric app gives up-to-date advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them.

royaldevon.nhs.uk - my-child-is-unwell

Confidential help and advice

It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name. Discreet and quick. It only takes one message to start making a difference. You’ll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area.

chathealth.nhs.uk

Devon text service for parents

Are you worried that your child may be too ill to send to school? It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.

NHS Is my child too ill for school?

Text 07520 631721