Families Information Service

The Families Information Service (FIS) provides free information, advice and guidance about organisations and services for children, young people and their families living in Nottingham City.

The Families Information Service phone number has changed from 0800 458 4114 to 0115 876 5910.

Information includes details of all Ofsted registered childcare providers, children's centres, family support, education, including special educational needs and other specialist services.

The Families Information Service can also help with finding details about:

• ChildCare - providers located close to where you live or work -  Help with Childcare Costs Page Includes following
  • Free Childcare for 2-Year-Olds
  • Free Early Education for 3 & 4-Year-Olds
  • 30 hours Free Childcare for 3 and 4-year-olds
  • Tax Free childcare, credit.
  • Childcare Vouchers and other employer schemes
• Before and after school childcare - Childcare directory Page Includes following.
  • After school and breakfast clubs
  • Playgroups, nurseries, holiday clubs/schemes
  • Child Minders
  • Parent and Toddler Groups
• Children and Families Activities - activities for the whole family - Family Hubs Page Includes following
  • Young people and Family Hubs + Timetable
  • Activities, hobbies and events
  • Holidays Activities
  • Things to do Directory Page Includes following
  • Children's Centre and Youth Centre
  • Disabled adults (Things to do)
  • Dementia, Refugee and LGBTQ+ Friendly Activities
  • Active retirement
• Families Support Services - National and local support services for families and practitioners.
  • Support for Families Directory (Work and Money, Domestic crime, Parenting Support, relationships and more)
  • Extended Local Offer for Care Leavers. 
  • Parenting Courses
  • Financial Support for Families