About the Children and Families Information Service
The Brent Children and Families Information Service provides information on:
- childcare provision in the London Borough of Brent
- free early education entitlements for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
- children’s centres
- activities for families, children and young people
- local and national services and voluntary organisations which offer information advice support to families with children
- support available to children and young people with special education needs and disabilities
- financial support available to assist with the costs of childcare
We provide information, advice and guidance to:
- families who want information about support available
- childcare providers
- people who are interested in a childminding career
- people who are interested in working in the childcare profession or wanting to set up childcare provision (e.g. nursery/playgroup/before and after school club/holiday playschemes)
- professionals currently working with children and families
- those interested in setting up a childcare provision
Our work is guided by legislation including:
- The Childcare Act 2006
- SEND code of Practice (2015)
- Children and Families Act 2014
- The Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
In using our services we invite you to:
- help us to help you by letting us know if any of our information is wrong or needs updating
- share with us when we have provided a good service
- help us to continue to improve our service by making suggestions for how we can do things differently
You can feedback to us at cfis@brent.gov.uk or if you are unhappy with the service you have received or would like to make a complaint you can also follow the Brent Council complaints procedure.
