I want to learn and be happy

Children and young people tell us they want to be able to get a good job when they leave school, and that they want plenty to do in their spare time.

Our priorities are for children and young people to:

• Achieve in their education
• Enjoy sport, leisure and play

Sunderland Families Information Service

The Families Information Service (FIS) is a service for parents and carers that provides information about all aspects of family life.

The range of information includes:

• Childcare and help available to pay for it
• Schools and education
• Health services
• Sport and leisure activities
• Family support

Please contact the service by telephone on 0191 520 5505.

Encouraging children and young people to enjoy and achieve

Link to Children's Services information on the Sunderland City Council website

Useful information on the Directgov website:

• Education and learning

Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home.

If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access. The programme is aimed at those that need it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home. Find out more on the Home Access website here ....