Childcare and family services in Hampshire
The Hampshire Family Information Services (FIS) is for parents, carers and practitioners looking for childcare and family services in Hampshire.
• search for childcare including childminders, pre-schools, nurseries, before and after school clubs, Sure Start Centres and Parent and Toddler Groups
• search for family support, including parenting courses, leisure activities, advice and support
Childcare Choices
For the latest information about Government help with childcare costs that you may be entitled to please visit the https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
EYFS Statutory Framework
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. This supports our integrated approach to early learning and care, providing a set of common principles and commitments to deliver quality early education and childcare experiences to all children. It also give parent/carers the confidence that by our using the EYFS framework they can be assured that the same statutory commitments and principles will underpin their child’s learning and development experience. Visit this link for full details of the EYFS:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
https://fish.hants.gov.uk/kb5/hampshire/directory/home.page
Help with the cost of living
The ongoing struggle with the cost of living poses a significant challenge for many Hampshire residents who are having to make difficult choices regarding their household finances.
Help and support is available from a number of services. This includes warm spaces in libraries to hot school meals and expert advice on reducing heating bills. We encourage everyone in Hampshire to take full advantage of these resources.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/costofliving
Financial help if you have children
The Gov.uk provides information about financial help if you have children including having a baby or adopting, child benefits and tax credits support for childcare.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/childcare-parenting/financial-help-children
Understanding your child – Solihull Approach
Hampshire County Council’s in partnership with the Solihull Approach offer free online courses offer advice and practical tips to boost to help parents. Developed by psychologists and professionals, they have been designed to help understand your child’s feelings, development and behaviour, as well as focus on your own feelings as you grow as a family.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/publichealth/solihullapproach
Childnet International
There’s lots of information and advice on this site to help you keep your child safe and access support
https://www.childnet.com/resources/keeping-under-fives-safe-online
UK Safer Internet Centre
As a parent or carer you play a key role in helping your child to stay safe online.
Advice and resources are here to support you as you support your child to use the internet safely, responsibility and positively.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Shelter UK
Information and help about housing and homelessness.
Acorns Community Pre-School 