Derbyshire Families Information Service - FIS

20/10/2026

19/10/2026

🌟 Have you ever thought about becoming a Childminder? 🌟
Join our free online briefing session to find out more about what it takes to become a registered Childminder in Derbyshire.
During the session you'll:
✅ Gain an overview of the Ofsted registration process
✅ Have the opportunity to ask questions to our Early Years Improvement Team
✅ Review the pre-registration briefing pack
📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026
🕙 10:00am or 6:00pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
To receive your joining link, please contact: 📧 [email protected]

18/10/2026

🛡October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it's a great time to review your family's security.

Helping children learn about cybersecurity early can give them the skills they need to stay safe in the digital world.

Find 3 quick tips to help keep your child secure online. Search 'Cyber Security' at Internet Matters to explore more advice 👇

https://www.internetmatters.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU5oAZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR46TMCKHfYL5gILG0CTUua2ni9Z_TYBvLOT-c5gXwmlxl8SosiP-Q_L5WkvOw_aem_0AowHERzyXDaCUmtr3uzdQ

17/10/2026

🌟 What a fantastic afternoon we had at the Birdholme Family Hub Open Day! 🌟

It was lovely to welcome so many local families to explore the new hub, meet the team and find out more about the activities, services and support available for children aged 0-5 and their families.

If you're in the Cotmanhay area, there's still time to come along and join in the fun at our next Open Day!

📍 Cotmanhay Family Hub Open Day
🗓 Monday 19 October
🕐 1pm - 3pm

Come along to:

✨ Meet the team
✨ Explore the hub
✨ Find out what support is available for you and your family
✨ Discover local activities and services for children aged 0-5 years

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cotmanhay-best-start-in-life-family-hub-open-day-tickets-2002295985192?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawU5p_NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHvN6nERmIiHIOESpznQY_BOtcQy2DWZL_w3Uh_YNYND69oZDxrK3MY-d12Li_aem_4oar6Scwzal_c4jNxOnE4g

Places are free, but we'd love it if you could register your interest so we know you're coming.

We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones! 💛

Join us at our open day and discover the support, information and services available to families from pregnancy through to starting school.

16/10/2026

Looking for a little extra support with your family’s health and wellbeing? 💜

Healthier Futures is a free programme from Live Life Better Derbyshire that offers friendly, non-judgemental one-to-one support for parents and carers of children aged 0-12. Whether you're looking for help with healthy eating, sleep routines, parenting confidence, fussy eating, family wellbeing, or simply making healthier lifestyle changes, the team are here to help.

✅ Free support by phone, Teams or online
✅ Personalised advice and regular check-ins
✅ Support tailored to your family's needs
✅ Available to Derbyshire families with children aged 0-12

To find out more or sign up, visit:
https://www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/services/family-health/healthier-futures.aspx

Information about the HENRY programme to help children have the best start in life

15/10/2026

👻🎃 Family Fun - Spooky Stories & Monster Crafts 🎃👻

Looking for something fun to do this half term?

Join us for a FREE family session at your local library, where you can enjoy spooky stories together and get creative making monster badges and bookmarks to take home! 👹📚✨

It's a great chance for children and their grown-ups to spend quality time together, have fun, and make some special memories this half term.

🧡 Free to attend
📚 Held in local libraries across Derbyshire
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and carers must stay with their children throughout the session

Find a session and book your place here: 👉 https://courses.dacesderbyshire.org.uk/AvailableCoursesList.Asp?COL=SessionStartDate&SRT=ASC

14/10/2026

🌟Come and explore Derbyshire's new Best Start in Life Family Hubs! 🌟

We'd love to welcome local families with children aged 0-5 to our upcoming Family Hub Open Days in Birdholme and Cotmanhay. These exciting new hubs are bringing together activities, services, information and support for families all in one place.

Come along to:

✨ Meet the team
✨ Explore the hub
✨ Find out what support is available for you and your family
✨ Discover local activities and services for children aged 0-5 years

📍 Birdholme Family Hub Open Day
🗓 Friday 16 October, 1pm-3pm
🔗 Register for Birdholme: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birdholme-best-start-in-life-family-hub-open-day-tickets-2002413643110?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawU5p-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHsVaumPbUJoqxjv2pDqeAxU1Pe_Ye_nTqz3BY4JW8H_6j95LrPGufGZfiouo_aem_ViQx-knfwyXfWmy6bz4ldA

📍 Cotmanhay Family Hub Open Day
🗓 Monday 19 October, 1pm-3pm
🔗 Register for Cotmanhay: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cotmanhay-best-start-in-life-family-hub-open-day-tickets-2002295985192?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawU5p_NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHvN6nERmIiHIOESpznQY_BOtcQy2DWZL_w3Uh_YNYND69oZDxrK3MY-d12Li_aem_4oar6Scwzal_c4jNxOnE4g

This is a FREE, open event and everyone is welcome. You can simply turn up on the day, but registering your interest via Eventbrite would be really helpful as it gives us an idea of expected numbers.

We hope to see you there! 💜

Join us at our open day and discover the support, information and services available to families from pregnancy through to starting school.

13/10/2026

You are entitled to free NHS prescriptions with a valid maternity exemption certificate. You can also use it to prove your entitlement to free dental treatment while pregnant. 💊🦷
Ask your midwife about a digital certificate today: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/maternity-exemption-certificates?fbclid=IwY2xjawU1lYNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5S-oRqk8kCLUWJy4ABIgOuApyUvHKSkEL8_6JkBDxzr02YkxMdyLRZTEK4_Q_aem_AYEvG1cF7Dfw2DtHvCaU4w

11/10/2026

🌟Come and explore Derbyshire's new Best Start in Life Family Hubs! 🌟

We'd love to welcome local families with children aged 0-5 to our upcoming Family Hub Open Days in Birdholme and Cotmanhay. These exciting new hubs are bringing together activities, services, information and support for families all in one place.
Come along to:

✨ Meet the team
✨ Explore the hub
✨ Find out what support is available for you and your family
✨ Discover local activities and services for children aged 0-5 years

📍 Birdholme Family Hub Open Day
🗓 Friday 16 October, 1pm-3pm
🔗 Register for Birdholme: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birdholme-best-start-in-life-family-hub-open-day-tickets-2002413643110?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawUwVetleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7m2UqdyGcig35mzbFd4ICRRWtW0nL6TTPjAhBvqbMZnKUAnsGN3WXejEA_bA_aem_Mzp8eNIxsX7CgggoyUmxAw

📍 Cotmanhay Family Hub Open Day
🗓 Monday 19 October, 1pm-3pm
🔗 Register for Cotmanhay: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cotmanhay-best-start-in-life-family-hub-open-day-tickets-2002295985192?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawUwVlRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4QmjMIVh85JiPSpMH1hJ9zv-GgSQ0qn9q9FOZqIgArcjuwPdXB5eUurN2GAw_aem_wI0-IhrZKnBrrspuWQ98Cg

Places are free, but we'd appreciate it if you could register your interest via Eventbrite so we know you're coming.

We hope to see you there! 💜

Join us at our open day and discover the support, information and services available to families from pregnancy through to starting school.