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Education and SEND Reforms

Recently added - Find out more about the Education and SEND reforms (February 2026).

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Yellow Heat Health Alert

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow Heat Health Alert for the West Midlands from 12pm on 4 July to 8pm on 11 July 2026. These alerts are a reminder for everyone to take extra care during the hot weather and to look out for those who may need additional support. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

The Family Information Service (FIS) is a free signposting service managed by Dudley Council providing detailed information, advice and contacts for parents, families and carers across the Dudley borough.

The FIS provides information on:

  • Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers
  • Information on funded early education childcare for under 2’s, 2, 3 and 4 year olds
  • Wraparound care
  • Childcare provision for children aged 5 years+
  • Things to do and places to go, including details of events and activities taking place for children, young people and families during holidays
  • Services to support parents and carers of children with additional needs such as signposting to SEN family events in, short breaks, details of sensory rooms and support groups.

Get in touch with Dudley’s Family Information Service via:

Phone: 01384 814398

Email: fis.cs@dudley.gov.uk

Web: Family Information Service