At EasyPeasy, we know how important it is for families to be able to find the right support at the right time. That’s why we’ve updated and expanded our Family Information Services (FIS) content inside the app.
Our community of parents, caregivers, and practitioners will now notice a refreshed set of links and resources designed to help you quickly discover trusted support for everything from child development and health, to parenting, SEND, and family wellbeing.
Update your app today and explore the new FIS resources—because every child deserves the best start in life.
What’s new?
We’ve reviewed and improved our Family Information Services (FIS) content to make it easier and more useful for families and practitioners alike. Here’s what you can expect:
- Clear coverage of key support areas – including topics like early language, nutrition and weight management, and SEND, which are now fully represented.
- High-quality resources only – each service area now has up to 4 of the most relevant and reliable links, so you don’t have to sift through out-of-date information.
- Trusted national sources – we’ve prioritised organisations like the NHS, GOV.UK, NSPCC, Mind, and Tommy’s, so you know the information you’re getting is accurate and evidence-based.
- Smarter signposting – everything has been mapped to EasyPeasy’s new topic system, so the app can show you the right resources at the right time, based on your child’s stage or your interests.
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So, whether you’re a parent looking for practical support or a practitioner signposting families to extra help, having reliable information at your fingertips makes a real difference. The refreshed EasyPeasy FIS content experience is designed to save you time, reduce confusion, and connect you with the services that matter most.
Support areas to explore
We’ve ensured that the EasyPeasy FIS content now aligns with the 24 Family Hub service expectation areas in the latest guidance for families, including:
- Activities for children aged 0–5
- Birth registration
- Debt and welfare advice
- Domestic abuse support
- Early language and the home learning environment
- Early childhood education and care (ECEC) and financial support
- Health visiting 0–5
- Housing
- Infant feeding support
- Targeted whole-family support, delivered by local family help services
- Local authority 0–19 public health services
- Mental health services
- Midwifery/maternity and neonatal
- Nutrition and weight management
- Oral health improvement
- Parent–infant relationships and perinatal mental health support
- Parenting support
- Reducing parental conflict
- SEND support and services
- Stop smoking support
- Substance (alcohol/drug) misuse support
- Support for separating and separated parents
- Youth justice services
- Youth services – universal and targeted
What is Family Information Services (FIS)?
Every local council in England provides a Family Information Service (FIS). This is a trusted, free service that helps families find out about the support available in their local area.
Family Information Services bring together everything from childcare and early education options to health advice, SEND support, parenting programmes, and local activities. They’re designed to make life easier for families by providing clear signposting in one place. Family Information Services typically cover children and young people aged from birth to 19 years, with an extension to 25 years for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
By including FIS content directly in the EasyPeasy app, we’re making it even simpler for parents and carers to access this support. Whether you’re looking for practical help, financial guidance, or activities for your little ones, you’ll now see the most relevant information at your fingertips – right alongside your EasyPeasy activities and advice.
Get started today
To access the new FIS content, just update your EasyPeasy app via your mobile device or app store and start exploring! When you browse topics, activities or advice, you’ll now see direct links to the most relevant family support services.
And remember – this is just the start. We’ll continue to develop and expand the FIS content over time, so families always have access to the best possible information and support. Do you have suggestions or requests for content? Get in touch or engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter!
