 The provision of childcare in the community is part of a government strategy to provide support for working parents, either offering provision for childcare during term time and also in holiday periods for those parents who want it.
Oxon FIS, Oxfordshire Family Information Service provide information for parents about childcare, through private and state nursery and pre-school provision, voluntary groups, childminders or schools. Oxon FIS can also provide information on paying for childcare.”
 www.oxonfis.org.uk
Details of childcare available at the Witney schools are also detailed on the above website including breakfast clubs, after school care, and holiday provision.
Details of Easter and summer holiday programmes for children and young people can be found via Oxon FIS and on:
www.westoxon.gov.uk/leisure/holidayprog.cfm
In addition, Oxon FIS have information on family support, resources for disabled children, play and young people’s activities, all of which can be accessed through their Oxfordshire Services Directory website:
www.oxfordshireservicesdirectory.org.uk
A range of Oxon FIS information is also available at your local school within the Witney Partnership.
If you would like to discuss childcare options available to you Oxon FIS are able to advise. They can be contacted through their website, by ringing
01993 894380,
or text the word "information" to
07895 070818
Is there any help to pay for childcare?
There are ways to help working families' pay for their childcare. To see if you are eligible, go to:
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/childcare/DG_4016029
www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/childcare |
