Informed Families

Informed Families (IF) is part of Enfield Council’s School and Early Years’ Improvement Service that provides Family Information and Support on services for 0 to 25-year-olds.

Advice, signposting, and information on:

• Family Information Directory – an area to find registered childcare providers in Enfield such as childminders, nurseries, pre-school play groups, before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes.
• Childcare Brokerage Support– we provide extra help for families who contact us to find suitable childcare that meets their needs.
• SEN Services– we guide enquirers to our Special Education Needs and Disability Service that includes Enfield’s Local Offer for SEND which provides information on services available for children, young people and families in Enfield.
• Childcare information on Funded Early Education and Childcare Entitlements –

Terrific Twos  (for 2 year olds), 30 Hours  (for 3 and 4 year olds of working families) and 3 and 4 Year Old Entitlement (for all 3 and 4 year olds)

• Free information sessions regarding childcare. Book a Coffee Morning place HERE
• Step by step guide – how to find childcare, get help paying for it and what to do if your circumstances change:
• Careers in Childcare – includes the Job Vacancy Bulletin and information on childcare as a career.