If you need help with finding childcare, the Families Information Service will be happy to help you, contact us.
You can also search for childcare providers in your local area using our online map:
The Families Information Service provides information, advice and guidance on:
- finding childcare
- funded childcare places
- how to get help with childcare costs
- how to access Early Help
Special educational needs
Our SEND Local Offer section provides a range of information for those with children and young people up to 25 years old who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Childcare market and sufficiency assessments
Every year we publish a report showing how we are meeting our statutory duty to provide enough childcare for the region. By assessing childcare supply and demand, we can identify any areas which may have a shortage in childcare places.
Read the childcare sufficiency assessment reports
For further information about these reports, contact us.