Changes to Family Information Directory
The Government has announced that the Family Information
Directory, which publishes details of childcare on websites
including www.direct.gov and
the Information for Families websites, will be closing from 1 April
2010. It will also be closing its 08000 2 346 346 number.
Local authority Family
Information Services will continue to provide families with
details of childcare in their local area, and childminders can
direct parents to their local Family Information Service for
support.
Local Families Information Services act as a central information
point which supports parents and carers who need childcare. This
includes those with disabled children and also holds up to date
details of local childcare and early year's provision in your
area.
Local Families Information Services also have close links with
Children's Centres, Jobcentre Plus, Schools, Connexions, Youth
clubs and Libraries so that they can better support you when you
need it.
Childminders should contact their local Family Information
Service to ensure that information held about their setting is up
to date.
3/24/2011