Activities for children and young people who are in kinship care
Rotherham Families Information Service (FIS)
The Families Information Service (FIS) provides free and impartial information and advice on all registered childcare in Rotherham, including:
- Childminders
- Day nurseries
- Pre-schools
- Out of school and holiday clubs
They can also provide information on free early education places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and the 30 Hours Free Childcare offer for working parents.
FIS also has a comprehensive directory of childcare providers including breakfast and after school clubs.
View the directory of childcare providers
They also have a Family Activities Directory about what is on for children and young people locally, including sports clubs, youth clubs and holiday clubs.
View the Family Activities Directory
You can also find out more about the activities available from FIS through their Facebook page.
If you’re concerned about attending a session for the first time or want to see if the activities will be suitable for you, a number of providers have produced videos of their settings. These give you an idea of the activities that your child will experience in a day care setting.
Rotherham Families Information Service - YouTube
Rotherham SEND Local Offer
Rotherham’s SEND Local Offer also collates a list of activities for children. This includes sport clubs and sessions, youth clubs, and much more.
Find out more about SEND Groups
Rotherham Family Hubs
Rotherham Family Hubs provide a range of activities for families of all ages. The Family Hubs network also includes partners such as Grimm & Co, Rotherham Parent Carer Forum, Activate, Rotherham United Community trust, and The Fun Hub.
Family Hubs also offer a range of support and services for your family, including parenting support sessions, and support into work or training.
Find out more about Family Hubs and register for free to get involved
Rothercard
Rothercard is a discount scheme available to many young people including all those aged 16 to 20, and those who are classed Children in Care.
Through the Rothercard discount scheme, you will be able to get discounts on activities at Herringthorpe Athletics Stadium, Thrybergh Country Park, Ulley Country Park, and Rother Valley Country Park. It also applies at the Places Leisure centres in Rotherham too.
