Early Years support and childcare

Finding childcare for a child with SEND

When choosing a childcare setting (a nursery, pre-school or childminder) we recommend you research what is available across our local area and contact Westmorland and Furness Family Information Service (FIS) who provide free and impartial information.  

FIS can help to signpost you to all Ofsted registered childcare in the area and holds the following information for each provider:  

  • their location
  • their contact details
  • information about costs and fees
  • when they are open
  • what vacancies they have
  • details about how they operate
  • what support is available for children with SEND

View a list of registered childcare providers in Westmorland and Furness