Coram Family and Childcare

Join Family Information Services and local authority colleagues online on 10 and 11 November for two days of learning, discussion and shared practice.

NAFIS members and colleagues from their local authorities can attend free of charge.

If you have not booked yet, now is a good time to explore the agenda, see what is planned across the two days and reserve your place.

View the programme and book:
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Across 36 Parent Champions schemes, more than 400 volunteers support over 100,000 families each year, helping parents find information, connect with services and feel more confident navigating support in their communities.

The Parent Champions Awards 2026 celebrate the volunteers and coordinators behind that work: people using their own experience, local knowledge and trusted relationships to make a practical difference for other families.

Meet this year’s winners and read the stories behind their impact:

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There are still a few Books Together sessions taking place this October 📚

Books Together gives families with young children the chance to enjoy stories and activities together, while picking up simple ideas for making reading part of everyday life at home.

Remaining October sessions:

• Hillingdon: Yeading Library — 20 October
• Camden: Regent’s Park Children’s Centre — 22 October
• Greenwich: Mulberry Park Children’s Centre — 23 October

If you’re already taking part, please check your session time with the venue. If you’re interested in joining, contact the venue first to ask about eligibility and availability.

Find out more about Books Together:
coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-together/

#BooksTogether #EarlyYears #ReadingTogether #FamilyLearning #EarlyLiteracy #ParentsAndCarers

Make the NAFIS Conference & Awards part of your autumn professional development.

Taking place online on 10 and 11 November, the conference brings Family Information Services and local authority colleagues together for two days of learning, discussion and shared practice.

Explore the programme, hear from speakers across the sector, join practical sessions and connect with colleagues facing similar challenges in their local areas.

The event is free for NAFIS members and colleagues from their local authorities.

View the agenda and book your place:
coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/nafis-co…

Join the NAFIS network in time for this year’s Conference & Awards.

The NAFIS Conference & Awards 2026 takes place online on 10 and 11 November, bringing Family Information Services together to connect, share practice and hear from sector experts and key partners.

Local authorities that are not yet NAFIS members can join from October 2026 to 31 March 2027 for £297 + VAT. The six-month membership includes unlimited delegate places at the conference, alongside webinars, sector updates, peer learning and opportunities to contribute to policy discussions throughout the membership period.

Join the network, book your team into the conference and make the most of six months of NAFIS support.

Explore the membership benefits:
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#NAFIS #NAFISConference2026 #FamilyInformationServices #EarlyYears #LocalGovernment #Childcare