Parents and Children

Where can I find out about issues relating to children in Oxford?

Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for the wide range of services to assist and protect children and support their families in Oxford. You can browse the Children and Families pages of the Oxfordshire County Council website for more information.

For specific information on the following topics, please use the links below:

You can also visit the Oxfordshire Children's Information Service website for information about childcare, services for children, young people and families, and careers in childcare.

Am I eligible for child benefits or tax credits to help with the costs of having children?

If you're responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may be eligible for Child Tax Credit. If you work, but earn low wages, you may be eligible for Working Tax Credit. Tax credits are means tested which means eligibility is based on your income.

Child Benefit is a tax-free regular payment made to anyone bringing up a child or young person. It isn't affected by your income or savings so most people who bring up a child or young person can get it.

Visit it the Tax Credits and Child Benefits pages of the DirectGov website to find out more and to check if you are eligible for child benefits and tax credits.

Where can I find out about playschemes in Oxford?

Visit our Playschemes page for more information relating to this topic.

Where can I find more information about parenting and children?

Visit the Parents section of the DirectGov website for information about giving birth, childcare, your child's health, adoption and fostering, working parents and other family issues.

Visit our Family Links page for useful links to other websites relating to children and parenting.

Visit the Ideas For The Kids website for a comprehensive free online source of places to go and things to do with kids in the UK. It has over 10,000 child-friendly venues and attractions listed across the UK - over 2,200 of which are in Oxfordshire and the South East of England.

Page last reviewed 18 Jun 2008