Coram Family and Childcare

On World Book Day, we're sharing a new video of parents talking about how our Books Together sessions help families of children aged 2 to 4. Here, a parent in a recent session in Lambeth, talks about how it helped her daughter. #WorldBookDay
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New video shows benefits of Books Together family reading sessions - Coram Family and Childcare

Today we welcome families to their Books Together reading session in Treehouse Children’s Centre, Lambeth. Some parents in Lambeth talk about the benefits of Books Together in our new video. Take a look here: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/new-vid...

How Leila and Jasmine encourage their teams of amazing Parent Champions volunteers - Coram Family and Childcare

Our Parent Champions schemes support thousands of families. Find out how Leila and Jasmine encourage and inspire their amazing teams of Parent Champions volunteers: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/leila-a...

NAFIS Conference and Awards 2025 - Coram Family and Childcare

One of the many benefits that NAFIS members enjoy is our annual conference. Over 120 delegates heard from more than a dozen fantastic speakers at the NAFIS Conference 2025. Read more here:
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We’re looking forward to our NAFIS webinar tomorrow with Beebot AI. This webinar will explore how AI can support the delivery of a modern Family Information Service. It is open to all NAFIS members and their LA colleagues.

Books Together - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the joy of reading with your child through the Books Together programme – a series of fun, interactive sessions offering tips, resources, and ideas to help families read together regularly.

Today we’re welcoming families to their Books Together reading session in Slade Children’s Centre, Greenwich. Parents/carers can explore new ways of encouraging young children to enjoy books. Books Together is open to LAs in London. More info: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Time to close the gap - Coram Family and Childcare

Time to close the gap. In this blog, Lydia Hodges, Head of Coram Family and Childcare, reflects on recent positive steps to reduce child poverty, but says more is needed to reduce disadvantage in the early years: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/time-to...

To start National Storytelling Week, we welcomed families to a fun-packed Books Together session in Greenwich. Our Books together programme helps families with children aged 2 to 4 learn fun ways of enjoying stories and reading together:
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Books Together - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the joy of reading with your child through the Books Together programme – a series of fun, interactive sessions offering tips, resources, and ideas to help families read together regularly.

Today we’re welcoming families to our Books Together reading session in Waterways Children’s Centre, Greenwich. Parents and carers come together to explore new ways of encouraging young children to enjoy books. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

We’re looking forward to learning more about SCARF resources which help early years settings with practical activities to nurture children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) in our NAFIS webinar today with Donna Hill and Jenny Lorimer from @coramlifeeducation.bsky.social

Books Together - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the joy of reading with your child through the Books Together programme – a series of fun, interactive sessions offering tips, resources, and ideas to help families read together regularly.

Today we’re welcoming families to our Books Together reading session in Waterways Children’s Centre, Greenwich. Reading with children builds bonds and supports the brain and language skills from as early as two weeks old. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Exploring hybrid work and childcare - Coram Family and Childcare

Does hybrid working improve work-life balance for parents? How do they organise childcare? Do some have to juggle working and childcare? A new research programme will explore these questions. Read Dr Naomi Finch’s blog: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/exploring-hybrid-work-and-childcare/

Parent Champions National Network - Coram Family and Childcare Parent Champions are parent volunteers who share local family service information with other parents, helping isolated families access vital support. Developed by Coram Family and Childcare in 2007, t...

The amazing volunteers in our 38 Parent Champions schemes across the country support more than 40,000 families a year. The programme is open to all local authorities: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/parent-champ...

Time to close the gap - Coram Family and Childcare

Time to close the gap. In this blog, Lydia Hodges, Head of Coram Family and Childcare, reflects on recent positive steps to reduce child poverty, but says more is needed to reduce disadvantage in the early years: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/time-to...

Toddler raises arms and smiles joyfully at the camera in a playschool sroom, while another child watches.

The government aims to increase children achieving school readiness from 68% to 75% by 2028. Our new report explores practical examples from 10 years of A Better Start & highlights approaches that recognise the vital role of families, schools and communities @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
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National Association of Family Information Services - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) — the UK’s only national membership body supporting local authorities with high-quality family information and advice. Learn ab...

Wishing a very Happy Festive Season to all the Family Information Services who work so hard all year to offer advice, guidance and support to families in their local communities.
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NAFIS Conference and Awards 2025 - Coram Family and Childcare

Over 120 delegates attended our recent NAFIS Conference 2025, to hear from some fantastic speakers. You can read all about it here: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/nafis-c...

Over 82,000 children in care in England are waiting to be fostered or adopted.

Not every child has a safe beginning. Help us create a new start and loving home by donating to our Christmas appeal: coram.org.uk/christmas

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How Leila and Jasmine encourage their teams of amazing Parent Champions volunteers - Coram Family and Childcare

Parent Champions schemes support thousands of families. Find out how Leila and Jasmine encourage and inspire their amazing teams of Parent Champions volunteers:
www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/leila-a...

Books Together - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the joy of reading with your child through the Books Together programme – a series of fun, interactive sessions offering tips, resources, and ideas to help families read together regularly.

Today we’re welcoming families to their third Books Together session at Agar Children’s Centre and Family Hub, Camden. Parents and carers come together to explore new ways of encouraging young children to enjoy books. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Early education entitlements – the disadvantage gap - Coram Family and Childcare Eligible working parents in England can now access 30 hours per week of government-funded childcare, for 38 weeks per year for children from aged nine months until they start school. This is very welc...

Despite the roll out of more funded childcare, our research shows the widening disadvantage gap for many pre-school children. That is why we are calling for a universal right to 30 hours of funded early education for all children: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

Books Together - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the joy of reading with your child through the Books Together programme – a series of fun, interactive sessions offering tips, resources, and ideas to help families read together regularly.

Today we welcomed families to their second Books Together session at Agar Children’s Centre and Family Hub, Camden. Parents and carers came together to explore new ways of encouraging young children to enjoy books. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Congratulations to Suffolk Family Information Service, winners of the NAFIS Award 2025 for Best Community Engagement! #NAFIS25

Congratulations to @readingcouncil.bsky.social Family Information Service, winners of two NAFIS Awards 2025 for Best Local Offer Directory, and for Best Family Information Service Directory! #NAFIS25

Congratulations to @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social Family Information Service, winner of the NAFIS Award 2025 for Best Promotion of the Expanded Childcare Entitlements! #NAFIS25

Today at the NAFIS Conference 2025 we'll be hearing from @corampacey.bsky.social @workingfamiliesuk.bsky.social and @coramlifeeducation.bsky.social Great to see so many Family Information Services here sharing learning and ideas #NAFIS25

This morning at the NAFIS Conference we’ll be hearing from @departmentforedu.bsky.social @ofstednews.bsky.social and @savechildrenuk.bsky.social Maria Sciara is our first speaker #NAFIS25

Much excitement here as the NAFIS Conference 2025 begins shortly. Lydia Hodges, Head of Coram Family and Childcare, will welcome delegates from local authorities across the country #NAFIS25

Books Together - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the joy of reading with your child through the Books Together programme – a series of fun, interactive sessions offering tips, resources, and ideas to help families read together regularly.

Today we’re welcoming families to their third Books Together session at Downham Library, Lewisham. Families come together to explore new ways of encouraging young children to enjoy books. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Books Together - Coram Family and Childcare Discover the joy of reading with your child through the Books Together programme – a series of fun, interactive sessions offering tips, resources, and ideas to help families read together regularly.

Today we’re welcoming families to their second Books Together session at Newbury Hall Children’s Centre, Redbridge. Reading with children builds bonds and supports the brain and language skills from as early as two weeks old. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...