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Welcome to your latest Families update

We've got information on childcare for the new year, how to help your family stay healthy, SEND support opportunities, and much more. 

Childcare support this winter

Looking for childcare for your tot or teen and don’t know where to start?

Or looking for ways you can reduce the cost?

Contact the Family Information Service who will provide a list of Ofsted registered childcare in the York area, help families who are struggling to find childcare that meets their needs and also advise families on the different ways to reduce childcare costs.

Young Person Fares extended

Our free and reduced price bus tickets for York’s young people will continue until 30 March 2025.

Unaccompanied aged 18 and under currently pay just £1 for a single fare and accompanied under 16 year olds travel for free. It was due to finish in December 2024 but this has now been extended.

Help us learn more about the libraries

We want to hear from you about your thoughts on York’s libraries.

As part of ongoing efforts to ensure these services remain relevant and sustainable, we want feedback from everyone in York – library users and non-users alike. 

Universal SEND support

You don’t have to have a diagnosis of special educational needs to access a range of online and in person training and advice, courses, helplines and webinars to help support your family's needs.

A range of topics are covered including emotional health and wellbeing, autism, speech language and communication and SEND in the early years.

Our SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) now has a Facebook Group. You'll be able to find out more about the support the service provides and help us shape our work to meet the needs of families in York.

Thank you for all your support in the year ahead.

Help your child stay healthy

Did you know that helping your child stay a healthy weight is a great way to help them stay well in the future. Getting them to be more active and eat well is important.

Little changes can add up to make a big difference. 

Join the SENDAISS Facebook Group

Take part in our equalities survey

We want your views on our updated Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (EDI). The strategy seeks to prioritise equity, ensuring fairness by addressing barriers and promoting inclusivity for all, particularly those with legally protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

The consultation closes on 3 March.

Have your say!

Want to share your opinions? Here's what we're asking about at the moment, and what the deadlines are for taking part.

• York Minster Precinct Neighbourhood Plan Forum redesign - 29 January
• Polling District, Place and Station review - 31 January
• Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment Consultation - 2 February
• Proposed Public Space Protection Order - 7 February
• Library Services public engagement - 7 February
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Survey - 3 March

One of the best ways to influence what happens in York is to get involved in our Talkabout citizen's panel, which happens twice a year.