Family Information Service

News for families and young people

Halloween

Things to do this October half-term

Things to do and activity ideas to keep the whole family entertained this October half term. Find Halloween arts and crafts, pumpkin patches, clubs, groups, and more.

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Halloween 2025: Trick or treating advice

Things to look out for when trick or treating this Halloween

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Firework Displays and Bonfires 2025

Advice on Fireworks displays and find out where Firework displays and bonfires are happening in and around Buckinghamshire.

Bucks Baby Week 14 to 20 November 2025

Calling all new dads, mums, grandparents, carers and parents-to-be, and professionals. Come and join us for Baby Week Bucks 2025.

Christmas 2025: Things to do

Christmas lights, grottos, pantos, activities and events in and around Buckinghamshire.

Festive things to do at home this Christmas

A number of ideas to keep the whole family entertained at home this Christmas.

Best Start in Life | Letter from the Prime Minister

Delivery of a new Best Start Family service to bring together parenting, healthcare and education support services to ensure all babies, children and families have access to the early intervention and support they need.

School transport consultation

Buckinghamshire Council is consulting on proposed updates to its school transport policies for the 2026-27 academic year.

Childhood Nutrition - Better Health Food Scanner App

The new NHS Food Scanner App to make it easier for parents to provide their children with healthier diets.

Children's Services Transformation and Improvement

Information and updates on the Buckinghamshire Children's Services Transformation and Improvement

New childcare offer for working parents

New childcare offer for eligible working parents of two-year-olds.

Bucks Local Offer News and Updates

The Parents Portal by Autism Early Support (AES)

The Parents Portal from Autism Early Support: designed to support the needs of children and families about neurodivergence, will be accessible for parents through online registration from 1 December 2024 (free for families in Buckinghamshire).

Calibre Audio

Calibre Audio: free audiobooks for children and young people under 25 years with SEND.

Bucks SEND Local Offer webinars

Parents, carers, and professionals webinars to introduce the Bucks SEND Local Offer.