Car SharingIf you are looking for a lift to work, college, shopping or to watch your local football team, or you want to share the cost of your journey with someone else, why not use this car sharing website to find someone else travelling your way?
Contact Details
Tel: 08700 111199
Website: 2 plus Travel Website
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ChildmindingFind information about reputable childminders, or how to become a childminder here.
Contact Details
Contact: Children's Information Service Darlington,
Tel: 0800 917 2121
Website: Childcare link website
Are you interested in becoming a childminder?
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Children's Information ServiceChildren's Information Service Darlington provides a high quality telephone service which includes information on schools, private day nurseries, out of school clubs, playgroups & pre-school groups, holiday play schemes, mother and toddler groups, recreational/leisure events & other activities for children and families.
Contact Details
Contact: Children's Information Service Darlington
Tel: 0800 917 2121
Website: Child Care Link Website
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Darlington Borough Council ApprenticeshipsAt Darlington Borough Council we provide high quality training, meeting the needs of school leavers and spanning the bridge from education to employment. Courses are available in: Administration, Motor Vehicle, Construction Joinery, Sports & Recreation and Child Care.
Contact Details
Contact: Training Unit, Corporate Services Department, Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AX
Tel: 01325 388121
Email: carol.spence@darlington.gov.uk
Website: Apprenticeships
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Darlington CollegeDarlington College offers a whole range of qualifications from entry level, including essential skills in literacy and numeracy, right through to degree level studies and professional management awards.
Contact Details
Contact: Darlington College, Cleveland Avenue, Darlington, DL3 7BB
Tel: 01325 503030
Email: enquire@darlington.ac.uk
Website: Darlington College Website
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Darlington DirectoryThis directory contains information about businesses, community groups and services in the Darlington area
Contact Details
Website: Darlington Directory website
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Darlington Dyslexia InstituteAn educational charity for the assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia.
Contact Details
Contact: 69 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ. Open 9:30am-2:30pm Mondya to Wednesday, 9:30am-5:00pm Thursday and Friday.
Tel: 01325 283580
Fax: 01325 483798
Email: darlington@dyslexia-inst.org.uk
Website: Darlington Dyslexia Institute Website
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Early Years Development & Childcare PartnershipA comprehensive range of courses are provided locally for qualifications in Early Years Childcare & Education & Play work. Grants are available to support students through training. For information on all training issues...
Contact Details
Contact: Quality and Training Manager
Tel: 01325 388820
Email: earlyyearsenquiries@darlington.gov.uk
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Eastbourne Learning CentreAll Centres offer the following learning resources for drop in sessions under the help and guidance of Centre Staff. CLAIT, CLAIT Plus, IBT2 work packs, DCOT Learning Community On-line programmes, Learn Direct paper based CD ROM and UK On-line materials. Taught programmes are also available at these and a number of outreach centres.
Contact Details
Contact: Eastbourne School, The Fairway, Darlington. Tel: 01325 54677
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Education Grants and AwardsClick on the below link to access information on awards available to students leaving school and going on to higher education and for students going on to further education.
Contact Details
Website: Education Grants and Awards
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Educational Psychology ServiceThe Educational Psychology Service (EPS) aims to identify, assess and help meet pupils special educational (SEN) needs by working closely with parents, local schools and other agencies.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 388840
Website: Educational Psychology Service
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E-LibraryWe offer free Internet access on all of our twenty-four computers, as well as Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. We also provide a printing facility with both black & white and colour printers.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 349650
Website: E-Library
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Family HistoryFor assistance in finding relatives names for your family tree then you can use the reference library which has a copy of the St Catherine’s Index or alternatively if you require information on those who have been buried or cremated in Darlington then call Darlington Borough Council’s Cemetery and Crematorium Office.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 388576
Email: crematoria.burials@darlington.gov.uk
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Free School MealsFor advice or any queries you have about free school meals, please contact your youngest child's school. You can also view the leaflet on free school meals - pdf document
Contact Details
Contact: Education Department, Darlington Borough Council
Tel: 01325 3888810
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International Training in Communication (ITC)A non profit making organisation which exists to help members develop their communication skills, overcome shyness and build the confidence to take on leadership positions. It is particularly useful for members who have to make public speeches or give presentations.
Contact Details
Website: ITC Website
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Ken Hoole Study CentreBased at the Darlington Railway Centre & Museum, the Ken Hoole Study Centre houses the reference collection left by Ken Hoole, a renowned regional railway historian. It was his strong desire that his collection would be made available in Darlington for public use. The collection is a unique resource devoted to the railways of North East England.
Opening Times:
Monday 10.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Wednesday 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Friday 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Second Saturday in the month 10.00am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Closed Bank Holidays
Please book an appointment as the study centre can only accommodate a few people at a time.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 734125
Email: museumstudycentre@darlington.gov.uk
Website: Ken Hoole Study Centre Website
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Kids & CoKids and Co Childcare service is operated by the Early Years Service with Darlington Borough Council Education Department. The service is provided at a number of sites in Darlington All settings are open 51 weeks of the year excluding bank holidays. Full day, morning and afternoon sessions are available.
Contact Details
Contact: Sharon Quincey, Kids and Co Childcare Strategic Manager, Town Hall, DL1 5QT Tel: 01325 388450
Website: Kids & Co
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Learning and Skills CouncilThe Learning and Skills Council is responsible for funding and planning of education and training for everyone aged 16 and over in England.
Contact Details
Contact: County Durham Learning and Skills Council, Allergate House, Belmont Business Park, Belmont, Co Durham DH1 1TW
Tel: 0845 019 4174
Email: countydurhaminfo@lsc.gov.uk
Website: LSC Website
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Live Darlington Card The Live Darlington Card is a concession scheme available under certain conditions. It allows users money off popular activities.
Contact Details
Website: Live Darlington Website
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Neighbourhood NurseriesNeighbourhood Nurseries provides day care for pre-school children & services from other organisations such as Surestart Local Programmes, Jobcentre Plus (tax credits advice), the Children’s Information Service, the Family Learning Service and Health.
Contact Details
Contact: Childrens Information Service
Tel: 0800 917 2121
Website: Child Care link website
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Northern Counties Dance Teachers Association (NCDTA)The training of amateurs and professionals in Ballroom, Latin American, Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence, Country and Western, Ballet, Tap, Stage, Cheerleading and Speech and Drama.
Contact Details
Contact: Linda Dudman, General Secretary, 67 Elizabeth Drive, Palmersville, Newcstle, NE12 9QP
Tel: 0191 2681830
Fax: 0191 2682372
Email: secretary@ncdta.com
Wesbite: NCDTA Website
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Northern Grid for LearningThe Northern Grid for Learning is a consortium of all twelve Local Education Authorities (LEAs) within the Northern Region in association with Cumbria and Lancashire. It has negotiated commercial partnerships with local and national ICT organisations to promote best value for schools and learning across the region. Established in 1999 the Northern Grid for Learning has produced high quality content for schools. This content is delivered to schools through the Northern Grid’s website which aims to provide resources and on-line learning activities for teachers and pupils.
Contact Details
Contact: Unit 11, Vance Business Park, Norwood Road, Gateshead, NE11 9NE
Tel: 0191 4611844
Website: Northern Grid Website
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Nursery Education GrantIs your child aged between 3 and 5 and attending a private day nursery, playgroup, pre-school group or independent school in Darlington? If so, you may be entitled to receive the Nursery Education Grant.
Contact Details
Contact: Early Years Service Tel: 0800 9172121
Email: cis@darlington.gov.uk
Website: Nursery Education Grant
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Out of School Clubs and Holiday PlayschemesFor information on out of school clubs and holiday play scheme activities.
Contact Details
Contact: Childrens Information Service
Tel: 0800 917 2121
Website: Childcare link website
Out of School Clubs
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Private Day NurseriesPrivate Day nurseries provide childcare for babies as young as six weeks to pre-school 4 year olds. Some also provide care for older children after school hours. Normal hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. all year round (50 weeks of the year)
Contact Details
Contact: Children’s Information Service Darlington Tel: 0800 917 2121
Website: Private Day Nurseries
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School AdmissionsThe purpose of the Schools Admissions Team is to coordinate and allocate school places to children in the primary and secondary sector i.e. those aged 4-11 Years (Primary) and 11-16 Years (Secondary) applying the admissions criteria as necessary.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 388812
Email: school.admissions@darlington.gov.uk
Website: School Admissions
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Sessional CarePLaygroups/pre-school groups provide play & education sessions for children from 2 years to 4 years.
Contact Details
Contact: Children’s Information Service Darlington Tel: 0800 917 2121
Website: Sessional Care
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Shildon and Darlington Training LtdDelivers vocational training programmes and training support services to individuals and to businesses within the community. Offers foundation and modern apprenticeships in administration, horticulture and construction as well as Foundation to work packages.
Contact Details
Website: Shildon Training Website
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Special NeedsDarlington provides a range of Inclusion Services in support of school, children and families with a range of additional Educational Needs.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 388850
Website: Special Needs Information
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The Library ServiceThe Library Service provides a free and accessible gateway to knowledge and information, recreation and leisure, culture and enjoyment. These aims are delivered through our loan collections of books, music recordings, spoken word tapes; our reference and information resources; our local history collections; our on-line data bases, and of course through our skilled staff.
Contact Details
Website: The Library Service
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Toddler GroupsToddler Groups are usually held in local Community Centres/Church Halls and usually take place once or twice a week. It is an opportunity for parents/carers to meet and children to mix. Parents/Carers must stay with the children.
Contact Details
Contact: Children's Information Service
Tel: 0800 917 2121
Website: Toddler Groups
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Carmel Technology CollegeThis college has courses available to the public, such as how to build your own pc and computer animation.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 390114
Website: Carmel Technology College Website
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Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form CollegeThis colleges offers AS level courses in many different subjects
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 461315
Email: enquiry@qeliz.ac.uk
Website: Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Website
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Hummersknott School and Language CollegeThis college specialises in language courses, but other courses such as first aid and computing are also available.
Contact Details
Tel: 01325 241191
Website: Hummersknott College Website
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Train FacilitiesDarlington’s mainline railway station at Bank Top is on the east coast main line. Local train services stop at both Bank Top and North Road stations in Darlington and Dinsdale in Middleton St. George. Services link all major and local towns and cities. Cycle parking stands and/or lockers are available at all 3 stations.
Contact Details
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
Website: National Rail Website
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