Previously known as the Sunderland Children's Information Service, the Families Information Service is for mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone who is caring for a baby, child or young person. It’s also available to people who work with families. It’s free, confidential and impartial.

We offer information about all aspects of family life including:

• Registered and un-registered childcare including childminders, out of school clubs, day nurseries, nursery schools and classes, crèches, and parent and toddler groups
• Sources of help to pay for childcare.
• Choosing and applying for a nursery, primary or secondary school in Sunderland
• Children’s Centres; where they are and what they offer
• Free early learning places for 3 and 4 year olds
• Play and leisure activities
• Staying fit and healthy

We also provide Sunderland’s Families Services Directory, an online tool to find activities, services or events for your family. To use the directory click here.

For information on keeping children safe whilst using any of the services on our directory please click here

Give us your feedback?

We'd love to know what you think of the service - good or bad?

To feedback use one of the following methods:

 

Click here to complete our online questionnaire (opens in a new window)

Email us at fis@sunderland.gov.uk

 

Shout about it! - Do you provide services or activities in Sunderland for families?

If you offer services to families, children and young people and wish to have your information included in our directory, please click the icons below to download a copy of our form.