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Support for families

Childcare options

If you have children, you can get free childcare for them with government help.

Children's Centres

Children's Centres offer activities, information, and support to help parents make their child ready for nursery.

Children in need

Some children will have additional needs at some stage during their childhood and will need extra help.

Family Service Directory

The Family Service Directory gives information, advice and guidance on services and activities in your local area for children, young people, and fami…

Getting your child ready for school

our School Readiness team will work with you to make sure you know how to give your child the best chance of being ready for school.

Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme

The holiday activities and food programme runs during the school holidays to offer free, fun activities and food to children and young people.

What to do when you finish school

Find out what your options once you have finished school.

Getting your child ready for work

The Stronger Families team offer information, advice and guidance to help support young people into education, employment and training.