Welcome to the Children and Families homepage.  Here you will find information about Childcare and Early Years, government initiatives and services for children, young people and families.

Children, Young People and Families' Service Directory

The Service Directory has information about:national and local helplines, local services and agencies, voluntary organisations, youth clubs, schools, education and leisure activities.

There is also a Printer friendly version avaliable (this will open in a new window).

Children and Young People's Plan

How will all organisations and agencies work together to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families?

Please click here for the Review of our Children and Young Peoples Plan (CYPP).

Our Children and Young People's Plan has been published and is available in all public libraries. The Plan has been shaped by the views of children, young people and their families. You can also find out more about how Bournemouth is changing for children.

Every Child Matters

Bournemouth Borough Council (education, social services, housing and leisure) is working closely with health workers, Police and voluntary agencies to improve services for children, young people and families.   

Find out more about legislation to safeguard children and young people, local initiatives and links to websites for children, young people and families.

Childcare & Early Years

The Children’s Information Service provides free and impartial information on childcare and early years education in Bournemouth for children aged 0 -14 years.