Information about our family information service

There are many ways in which the government can help you pay towards your childcare costs

The Deaf Service supports children aged from birth to 5 years old who have been diagnosed as having a hearing loss

Speech, language and communication are key skills for children as they learn to listen, talk, read and make friends.

The early years foundation stage is the stage a child is in when they attend a setting, school or childminder between birth and the age of 5

Discover the borough’s Family Hubs, local support for families with children aged 0-19.

The borough no longer has children's centres. They have changed into community hubs.