The Families Information Service is free, confidential and impartial. It is for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone who is caring for a baby, child or young person. The information is also available to people who work with families.

Information that is available

• Registered and un-registered childcare including childminders, out of school clubs, day nurseries, nursery schools and classes, creches, and parent and toddler groups
• Help to pay for childcare including sources of help and how to apply
• Choosing and applying for a nursery, primary or secondary school in sunderland
• Details of local Children’s Centres and the services and activities available
• Free early learning places for 3 and 4 year olds
• Play and leisure activities and services
• Health information and services
• Working with children
• Setting up a childcare business including becoming a childminder
• Services for families and children in Sunderland available on the Families Services Directory

We work hard to ensure that the information is as up to date as possible. If you should notice any errors on inaccuracies please contact us.