FIS is part of BMBC. It provides information and support with accessing childcare and information to families and Young people with SEND
How we provide information to families and Young people with SEND
The Local Offer
We provide information through the Local Offer Website.
It is run by the FIS Officer for Disabled Children & Young People.
They source new information from services to add to the Local Offer
They make sure the information on the Local Offer is accurate and up to date
They make sure the information on the Local Offer is useful to parents and young people
Barnsley SEND Local Offer Facebook page
The Local Offer Facebook page has information on:
- Changes to the Local Offer.
- BMBC updates,
- New services,
- Other information that is useful to families.
It is a way for families to communicate with us and get feedback.
Like and share our page
Online Monthly Newsletter
If you are signed up to our mailing list you will receive the ‘What’s New on the Local Offer’ by email. This is a great way of letting families know what has changed on the Local Offer. You can find past editions of the newsletter here
To sign up to the monthly newsletter simply send your email to infofis@barnsley.gov.uk with the Subject: SEND Mailing list.
Monthly Multi Agency Information Drop In
The Information and Involvement Officer ( Disabled Children and Young People)
The Local Offer in person . Our role is to share information with families so families know :
What services are available to them and how to contact services
What groups, activities and events are happening and when
Information that is valuable to families
We do not have a caseload or work on a 1:1 basis with families but we can signpost you to Early Help services for individual help