Dorset Family Information Service (FIS)
Helping people make informed choices about childcare, services for children, young people, families and careers in childcare.
What information can we provide for you?
Information available on Ofsted registered childcare providers, activities to do with your child, clubs that your child can attend independently and services to support your child. Understand the different types of childcare and find out what funding may be available to help you meet the cost of childcare. We also offer information and advice on working in childcare.
Dorset Summer Sizzler out now
The
Summer Sizzler [1Mb] [PDF] (opens in a new window) for 2010 is now available. Packed with activities for children aged 0 - 12 years including Ofsted registered holiday childcare, family activities, sport and much more. Contact the FIS to request your copy or ask for a full list of activities in your area. All activities can be found on
our searchable web page (opens in a new window).
Online search facility now available
Do you need to find childcare, activities for your child or family support services? Search the new WORD (opens in a new window) website.
Who is our service for?
Parent/carers
Children and young people
People working with children
People seeking a career in childcare
Providers of childcare
Employers seeking to support staff to access childcare
How to contact us
Telephone the Helpline on 01305 221066, open Monday to Friday 8.00am until 7.00pm. Answer machine in operation outside these hours
Fax on 01305 228442
Appointments in person can be arranged by calling the helpline
- WORD search facility
Information about childcare and family support services.
- WORD branding
WORD is a new brand which will show that a piece of information, a service or a facility is for children and young people or those who care or work with them. It might be found on documents, on websites or on buildings where this type of information or service is available
- Outreach service
The Outreach service aims to ensure that the Dorset Family Information Service (FIS) is accessible and meets the needs of the community.


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