{"id":4947,"date":"2026-07-09T08:48:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/?page_id=4947"},"modified":"2026-07-30T09:59:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:59:04","slug":"family-information-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/cy\/information\/family-information-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Briwsion\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/cy\/\">Cartref<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/cy\/information\/\">Information<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Family Information Service<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Information Service<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information on childcare, activities and services for children and young people and family support in the Vale of Glamorgan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#2ec4b6;border-width:6px;border-top-left-radius:6px;border-top-right-radius:6px;border-bottom-left-radius:6px;border-bottom-right-radius:6px;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Family Information Service are a first port of call for families looking for information and guidance on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"129\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Vale-FIS.jpg?resize=283%2C129&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Family Information Service Logo\" class=\"wp-image-168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Vale-FIS.jpg?w=283&amp;ssl=1 283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Vale-FIS.jpg?resize=140%2C64&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:33;margin-right:33;margin-bottom:33;margin-left:33;padding-top:10;padding-right:10;padding-bottom:10;padding-left:10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/choosing-childcare\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"53\">Childcare<\/a> options, including childminders, out of school childcare, holiday schemes, playgroups, and day nurseries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help with <a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/help-with-childcare-costs\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"104\">childcare costs<\/a>, including the Welsh Government 30 Hour Childcare Offer funding for working parents or students in further or higher education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/activities\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"102\">Parent and toddler groups<\/a>, preschool activities and starting nursery <a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/schools\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"96\">school<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/activities\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"102\">Activities<\/a> and services for children and young people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family support services including our <a href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/children-with-additional-needs\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"98\">Index<\/a> for Children and Young People with Disabilities or Additional Needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:338px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1255\" data-attachment-id=\"8157\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/cy\/information\/family-information-service\/pexels-photo-8813556\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1255&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1880,1255\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo by Kampus Production on &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/happy-boy-holding-a-football-8813556\/\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;nofollow\\&quot;&gt;Pexels.com&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;All rights 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?w=1880&amp;ssl=1 1880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-8813556.jpeg?resize=1200%2C801&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Holiday Programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Family Information Service (FIS) at Vale of Glamorgan Council has worked with a range of local organisations to bring you a wide selection of activities and events taking place this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our Summer Programme looks a little different this year due to technical issues with our usual database.&nbsp;We&#8217;ve&nbsp;moved to a new platform and are continuing to add activities, events and opportunities as information becomes available. Keep checking back to see&nbsp;what&#8217;s&nbsp;new and make sure you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;miss out on&nbsp;what&#8217;s&nbsp;happening across the Vale this summer.<\/strong><br><br><em><strong>Please note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Vale of Glamorgan Council cannot be held liable for the services provided by any external organisation named in this programme.&nbsp;The listing of an organisation does not imply that the Vale of Glamorgan Council endorse that organisation, nor does the absence of any organisation imply that we do not support it. We encourage you to contact the organiser directly to ensure the activity is going ahead.<\/em> <em>We aim to provide information on a range of local activities; however, these have not been vetted or endorsed by us. Please contact activity providers directly to discuss any questions you may have, including safeguarding measures and DBS checks for staff and volunteers.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#2ec4b6;border-width:5px;border-top-left-radius:9px;border-top-right-radius:9px;border-bottom-left-radius:9px;border-bottom-right-radius:9px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-foreground-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/summerholidayprogramme\/week-1-wythnos-1-summer-holiday-programme-rhaglen-gwyliau-r--c8l7a31s617loufy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/summerholidayprogramme\/week-1-wythnos-1-summer-holiday-programme-rhaglen-gwyliau-r--c8l7a31s617loufy\"><strong>Week 1 <\/strong><\/a><br>(20 July-26 July)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-foreground-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:8px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/summerholidayprogramme\/week-2-wythnos-2-summer-holiday-programme-rhaglen-gwyliau-r--f1lcrwvkgmo7bbxc\"><strong>Week 2 <\/strong><\/a><br>(27 July-2 August)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#2ec4b6;border-width:8px;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/summerholidayprogramme\/week-3-wythnos-3-summer-holiday-programme-rhaglen-gwyliau-r--n1b8igzdz9x20qzr\"><strong>Week 3 <\/strong><\/a><br>(3 August- 9 August)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#2ec4b6;border-width:8px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/summerholidayprogramme\/week-4-wythnos-4-summer-holiday-programme-rhaglen-gwyliau-r--ot6bmgeyg628l959\"><strong>Week 4 <\/strong><\/a><br>(10 August- 16 August)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#2ec4b6;border-width:8px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/summerholidayprogramme\/week-5-wythnos-5-summer-holiday-programme-rhaglen-gwyliau-r--wlxhgl0zfw6ye5g2\"><strong>Week 5 <\/strong><\/a><br>(17 August- 23 August)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-foreground-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:10px;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/summerholidayprogramme\/week-6-wythnos-6-summer-holiday-programme-rhaglen-gwyliau-r--dx7r33e9fwx68khh\"><strong>Week 6 <\/strong><\/a><br>(24 August- 30 August)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also browse using our<strong> new activity categories<\/strong>, which allow you to explore specific types of activities available throughout the full 6 weeks. This makes it simple to find something fun and suitable for every child and young person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-foreground-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:8px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inclusive Activities<\/strong>&#8211; Activities designed to be accessible and welcoming to all children and young people, including those with additional needs or disabilities, ensuring everyone can participate and feel supported <strong>are in yellow. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arts &amp; Crafts<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;Creative activities involving making or designing things, such as painting, drawing, modelling, or other hands-on craft activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summer Camps<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;Structured programmes that run over multiple days or weeks, usually offering a range of activities and drop off childcare-style provision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sports<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;Physical activities that focus on movement, fitness, or team games, such as football, swimming, gymnastics, or multi-sport sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Family Days Out<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;Activities or events designed for families to enjoy together, rather than drop-off sessions for children only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Music, Dance &amp; Theatre<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;Activities focused on performance or creative expression, such as singing, playing instruments, dancing, drama workshops, or stage performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free Activities<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;Activities or events that have no cost to attend, including those that are fully funded or offered at no charge to families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Looking for registered childcare?<\/strong><br>You can find approved childcare providers using our search <strong><a type=\"page\" href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/choosing-childcare\/\" id=\"53\">here<\/a><\/strong>. Choosing registered childcare means you may be able to access funded childcare places and other <a type=\"page\" href=\"https:\/\/valefamilycompass.co.uk\/information\/help-with-childcare-costs\/\" id=\"104\">support with childcare costs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep checking back!<\/strong><br>We\u2019ll be adding more activities throughout the summer, so don\u2019t forget to revisit this page for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get Notified<\/strong>: Would you like to be the first to know when the Summer Programme goes live? You can sign up to our mailing list here to receive updates straight to your inbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap');<\/p>\n<p>.govdelivery-form {<br \/>\n  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;<br \/>\n  font-size: 16px;<br \/>\n  color: #002147;<br \/>\n  margin: 2em 0;<br \/>\n}<\/p>\n<p>.govdelivery-form p {<br \/>\n  margin-bottom: 1em;<br \/>\n}<\/p>\n<p>.govdelivery-form input[type=\"email\"] {<br \/>\n  width: 100%;<br \/>\n  max-width: 420px;<br \/>\n  padding: 0.75em 1em;<br \/>\n  border: 1px solid #ccc;<br \/>\n  border-radius: 6px;<br \/>\n  font-size: 16px;<br \/>\n  margin-bottom: 1em;<br \/>\n  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;<br \/>\n  color: #002147;<br \/>\n}<\/p>\n<p>.govdelivery-form button {<br \/>\n  background-color: #2ec4b6; \/* solid button color *\/<br \/>\n  color: #0d2c5e; \/* solid text color *\/<br \/>\n  border: 2px solid #2ec4b6;<br \/>\n  border-radius: 6px;<br \/>\n  padding: 0.75em 1.75em;<br \/>\n  font-size: 17px;<br \/>\n  font-weight: 600;<br \/>\n  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;<br \/>\n  cursor: pointer;<br \/>\n  transition: none; \/* remove hover effects *\/<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To speak to the Family Information Service, call us on\u202f<a href=\"tel:08082816727\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>0808 281 6727<\/strong><\/a>\u202fand select <strong>Option 2<\/strong> for Information, or email:\u202f<a href=\"mailto:familycompass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>familycompass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or complete our enquiry form:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=u9OZ4-04lkaRz3mFHb9V7DWo7Gq608ZHmWOD7S358TJUMVpNWks5MTA2UlpRRFEyVVBOR1ZJWTZFUSQlQCN0PWcu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=u9OZ4-04lkaRz3mFHb9V7DWo7Gq608ZHmWOD7S358TJUMVpNWks5MTA2UlpRRFEyVVBOR1ZJWTZFUSQlQCN0PWcu\"><strong>Enquiry Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"govdelivery-form\">\n<p>Enter your email address to subscribe to the Holiday Programme Mailing List:<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/UKGLAMORGAN\/subscribers\/qualify\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\">\n    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"topic_id\" value=\"UKGLAMORGAN_152\"><br>\n    <input type=\"email\" id=\"govdelivery_email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email address\" required=\"\"><br>\n    <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><br>\n  <\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feedback: <\/strong>Thank you to everyone who completed our survey last year and shared their feedback on the programme, including the content and format. Your input has helped us develop a new, easier way to search for activities by age, week, or category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re always keen to improve, so we\u2019d love to hear from you. Please let us know if you have any further feedback or suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=u9OZ4-04lkaRz3mFHb9V7ALMQWaj7E5OlczTJwNfBJ1UNExMQkRMM1ZOOFBMODZMSktFME5DRTZVSi4u\">Feedback<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I rang the FIS to ask about after school childcare, holiday childcare and funding, and also how to apply for this.&nbsp; The team has an exceptional amount of knowledge, and they helped me straightaway.&nbsp; They are very respectful, they listen, and they are approachable.&nbsp; They want to help. 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