Family Information Service - (FIS)
FIS is a FREE impartial information, advice and guidance service for 0 - 25 year olds, delivered by qualified staff.
We have lots of information for families, child carers and professionals, including:
- Ofsted registered childcare - childminders, pre-schools, day nurseries, out of school and holiday clubs, etc
- Unregistered childcare - parent and toddler groups, childcare for the over 8s, etc
- Help and advice on choosing childcare
- Information on financial help for families with childcare costs - including tax credits, benefits and free Early Years Entitlement for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
- 30 hour Childcare entitlement
- Useful local and national support organisations
- Details of a range of leisure activities
- Wide range of leaflets and guides
- Childcare Brokerage Service
- Support for families of children with disabilities and specific needs - 0 - 25 years - Local Offer
- Information on Children’s Centres.
A free information service for families living and working in Reading.
The Family Information Service provides information on behalf of Brighter Futures for Children, which is contracted to deliver the SEND/Local Offer service and the Family Information Service. Brighter Futures For Children - Website
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Family Information Service
- Contact Position
- FIS Team
- Telephone
- 0118 9373777 - Option 2 0118 9373777 - Option 2
- fis@reading.gov.uk
- Website
- Reading Family Information Service
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Where to go
- Address
-
Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices
Bridge Street
Reading
- Postcode
- RG1 2LU
Directions to RG1 2LU
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Costs
- Details
- FREE Impartial Service
Availability
- Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
No referral is required the service is universal and is available for parents, carers, young people and practitioners.
Local Offer
- Contact Name
- Maryam Makki
- Contact Telephone
- 0118 9373777 - Option 2
- Contact Email
- maryam.makki@reading.gov.uk
- Local Offer Age Bands
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Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
Transitions to Adulthood (16+) - SEN Provision Type
- Universal
Ratings
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Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.
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