The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Families Information Service (FIS)

The Families Information Service is a free and impartial information service that supports families with children and young people on all aspects of family life.

You can find out more on our County Durham Families Information Service website about:

childcare
free play and learn for two year olds
free early learning for three and four year olds
family support
activities and groups
becoming a childminder

The website also has a Local Offer section which makes it easier to find everything you need to know for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Contact Families Information Service

Email fis@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 269 995

Related information

Become a childminder

Offsite links

County Durham Families Information Service
Families Information Service: Local Offer