The FIS aims to provide FREE, accurate up to date, high quality, accessible and impartial information and guidance on all childcare facilities and services that are currently available for children aged 0-19 years in the local area.

  The FIS does not recommend or endorse individual provisions but aims to help mothers, fathers and carers balance the demands of work and home life by providing relevant information about services such as leisure and youth activities, non-registered childcare, e.g. toddler groups, wider childcare issues and other services such as family support services, help with childcare costs and tax credit estimator help. For further information on the Families Information Service freephone 0800 023 4440 or www.direct.gov.uk/childcare  

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