Click here to view the latest Family Information Service Newsletter.

 

The newsletter includes a range of family-focused news, events and support information for families across Warwickshire:

Weekly highlights

• Safer Internet Day – Encouraging young people to use technology (especially AI) safely and responsibly.

• Children’s Mental Health Week – Information and activities supporting mental wellbeing for children and young people.

• Half-term activities – A roundup of family-friendly events happening over the February school holiday, including outdoor play, storytelling, library sessions and creative opportunities.

 

Support & opportunities

• A short survey asking families for feedback on the recent Everyone Active free swim sessions (that were offered to newsletter subscribers).

• Free workshops for Warwickshire residents aged 16+ to build budgeting and private renting skills.

 

Featured local events

• Warwickshire Libraries Careers Fair – A free event on 3 March aimed at people aged 14+ with talks and practical advice.

 

Health & wellbeing reminders

• Free NHS health checks for young people with learning disabilities and guidance on ensuring they’re on their GP practice’s Learning Disability Register.

 

Special content

• A day-to-day SEN support pack with practical tips to make routines smoother for neurodivergent children and families.

• Celebration of eight years of Adoption Central England supporting families and children.

 

About the FIS and Contact Info

The newsletter is produced by the Warwickshire Family Information Service — a county-wide service offering information and signposting on family, childcare, wellbeing, SEND and more.

 

You can contact them by email at fis@warwickshire.gov.uk or by calling 0800 408 1558.