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Early education and childcare support

Below you will find links to early educational support services, including speech and language therapy services.

The Integrated Early Years’ Service (IEYS)

For information on The IEYS (available from birth upwards) and to make a referral please visit the Dudley Community Information Directory.

Telephone: 01384 814364 

Thinking about childcare?

The Family Information Service

The FIS provides information on:

  • Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers
  • Information on funded early education childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
  • Wraparound care

There’s information on childcare provision for children aged 5 years+ and on things to do and places to go, together with details of events and activities taking place for children, young people and families. The FIS can signpost to both local and national support groups.

Childcare entitlements

Telephone: 01384 814398
Email: fis.cs@dudley.gov.uk

Early Language Development

Dudley Speech, Language and Communication covers speech, language, communication and early literacy support available for parents and professionals in the Black Country.

Dudley Speech and Language Therapy Service

Speech & language therapists identify and support children and young people with a range of communication and eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties. Find further information on the NHS website.

Libraries

To find your local library, visit Better.

Little Chick

Watch the video below for information on what to expect when your child starts reception.

Provided by Black Country Early Outcomes - supporting school readiness across Dudley, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Walsall.