Family Information Service
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides free, impartial information and advice on a variety of services for children and young people (from birth to 25 years old), parents/families and professionals.
We can provide information, assistance and advice on the following:
- Early Years and Childcare Provisions
- Childcare Funding
- Children and Young Peoples Activities
- Information And Signposting on Careers in Childcare
- Childcare Training Opportunities
- Family Support Organisations
- Financial Support for Families
- Signposting to Local and National Voluntary, Statutory and private organisations that support Children and Young People.
Family Information
Information on childcare, activities and support for children, young people and families.
Provider Information
Information for existing childcare providers and those wishing to become a childcare provider.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events and activities in the county borough:
Professor Tony Attwood - Energy Accounting and Burnout - A Guide for Parents
Monday 15 April, 9:30am - 11:30am
Energy Accounting was created by Maja Toudal and developed with Tony Attwood as a new strategy that can be used by parents, teachers, professionals and autistic adults.
Energy Accounting is designed to reduce stress and energy depletion and improve the everyday life of an autistic child, adolescent or adult.
The presentation offers step-by-step instructions on Energy Accounting that can be used by parents at home, teachers at school and employers at work.
Please note: This session is for parents and carers only.
Ceri Reed, Parents Voices in Wales - How to Advocate For Your Child
Thursday 25 April, 10am - 12pm
This session will provide an introduction to advocacy, and the best way to ensure that your child gets the support that they need.
The session will cover: the importance of advocacy and what it looks like in practice; how to develop shared expectations with service providers (eg school); how this relates to ALN reform and the importance of adopting a needs-led (rather than label-led) approach.
Please note: This session is for parents and carers only.
Contact
Documents
- Food fun, active play activities for tiny tots (PDF 1813Kb)
- Bridgend Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (DOCX 1410Kb)
- Choosing childcare booklet (PDF 1137Kb)
- Why choose Welsh-medium education? (PDF 6768Kb)
- Curriculum For Wales Nursery Education Guide For Parents And Carers (PDF 2168Kb)