Family Information Service - West Sussex

17/06/2026

Does your child's school offer wraparound childcare?

If they don't, parents have the right to request the school to consider providing wraparound or holiday childcare if it isn't already available.

You should write to your child’s school by letter or email and include when you most need wraparound childcare, detailing the days and times you need it. Before making a decision about your request, your school may also need to find out about the childcare needs of other families.

Visit our webpage:
👉 https://ow.ly/aQYY50Zaqnb to find out more about right to request .

17/06/2026

Looking for a role where you can make a difference every day?

We are recruiting a Family Information Service Advisor to join our team in Chichester.
In this role, you will use your communication and problem-solving skills to support families and professionals with accurate information and guidance, helping them access the services they need.

If you are organised, solution-focused and confident handling a varied workload, this could be the role for you.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/3bih50Z8NUs
Closing date: 24 June 2026

16/06/2026

Here are some more tips for handling anxiety from e-wellbeing's Youth Ambassadors! 💜

- make lists to stay organised
- identify your triggers
- reach out to someone
- take a break from tasks or other people
- remember asking for help isn't weak

To find more information, resources, and support services for anxiety, check out their website ➡️ https://e-wellbeing.co.uk/


e-wellbeing

15/06/2026

It is Drowning Prevention Week 🌊🦺

The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) promote this week annually to offer crucial water safety advice just before the summer holidays, when young people are outdoors more and need these skills and knowledge most. They do it so that everyone can enjoy water safely.

RLSS have helpful resources for parents to help keep children safe: https://ow.ly/XJvS50ZaqcI

To learn more and to find out how you can get involved visit: https://ow.ly/Yq1J50ZaqcH

RLSS UK’s Drowning Prevention Week is an annual, water safety campaign designed to educate children and young adults in water safety and lifesaving skills. Drowning Prevention Week educates children aged 5 to 17 each June with crucial water safety advice just before the summer holidays, when y...

15/06/2026

It’s Learning Disability Week!

This year's theme, "Do You See Me?", is all about ensuring that people with a learning disability are seen, heard and valued.

Join Mencap in raising awareness, celebrating people with learning disabilities and helping to create a more inclusive society for everyone.

Find out more and sign up for events: https://brnw.ch/21x3iTs

15/06/2026

Do you want to support a child with a visual or hearing impairment? 💬

Words for Life has practical guidance for parents of children with additional needs, plus fun activities and helpful resources.

Discover:

- why your voice is a powerful tool for babies with hearing loss
- how to help your child learn to communicate
- how different senses help your baby learn

Visit https://wordsforlife.org.uk/parent-support/ to find some useful tips.

Tips and advice on supporting your child's learning from home.

11/06/2026

Every child deserves the best start in life.

This new film shares the experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families, parents and early years professionals, and looks at how early years education can be welcoming and inclusive for every child.

As your local Family Information Service, we can help families find information about childcare, early years education and support for their child’s development.

Find local childcare and early education information here: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/childcare-and-early-education/

11/06/2026

Are you a parent? Do you need to have the conversation about online safety? 💻

Access your free online pack, created with children and young people in mind to help open up conversations around managing your child’s online habits:

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/what-i-wish-my-parents-or-carers-knew-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers-on-managing-childrens-digital-lives/

Parenting today can feel overwhelming — especially when childhood looks so different from what we grew up with. There’s no manual, and it can be hard to

10/06/2026

Did you know there is universal funding for all 3 and 4 year olds? The 3 and 4 year old Universal Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE) means you can access up to 15 hours funded childcare. It is available to all children regardless of their family circumstances.

It can be used alongside the 3 and 4 year old Extended EYFE for Working Families. This means you can access an additional 15 hours funded childcare, allowing you to access up to 30 hours funded childcare. But all working families entitlements are subject to eligibility.

Visit https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/childcare-and-early-education/childcare-options-and-funding to find out more.

Advice on childcare, pre-school, nurseries and paying for childcare.

10/06/2026

It is Healthy Eating week 🍎🍏

This week is about celebrating healthy living and encouraging people to make positive changes to their lifestyles through eating healthy, drinking, and physical activity.

The British Nutrition Foundation has advice and guidance on how to eat healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Take a look at: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/nutritional-information/ for more information.

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