Family information service (FIS) 2020/21

For professionals include:

• Key support service for professionals using the 'early help assessment and plan' (EHAP), including EHAP registration, training and advice, information and guidance
• We deliver outreach information sessions to venues and at events
• Manage the directory of services www.ealingfamiliesdirectory.org.uk and Ealing Local Offer; and two facebook pages, Ealing Family Information Service and Ealing Local Offer
• Supports development of your information points and information delivery to families
• Access to our monthly Ealing Local Offer Newsletter.

Families can find out about:

• Ofsted registered childcare including playgroups, nurseries and childminders
• Out of school provision including holiday playschemes, breakfast clubs, afterschool clubs and play centres
• Funding schemes to help with the cost of childcare (including tax credits)
• Eligibility for free nursery places for two year olds
• Eligibility for 30 hours childcare for three and four year olds
• Information, support and services available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by speaking with our designated SEND Officer
• Children’s centres and the services on offer
• Leisure activities including sports and clubs
• Parenting classes
• Services for young people
• Family support services.