About NAFIS
The National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) is a registered charity that supports, links and promotes children's information services (FIS) in Great Britain. NAFIS represents a network of quality children's information services.
Our members benefit from a range of support services including, training, publications, electronic communication facilities and regular networking opportunities. Our membership is made up of FIS providers in Great Britain and their key partners in the UK.
NAFIS have also developed a nationally recognised quality assurance scheme to confirm that a children's information service meets the NAFIS Quality Standards and exceeds the minimum standards required by Sure Start. These standards were endorsed by Rt. Hon. Margaret Hodge, when she was Minister for Children, Young People and Families.
Two Exciting Opportunities to work with NAFIS...
You will all appreciate that there is a lot going on with FIS at the moment along with some really exciting challenges.
NAFIS are looking for two experienced professionals to meet those challenges head on and are recruiting to the following posts:
1 x Communications Manager
1 x National Families Services Directory Manager
Both posts will be working closely with colleagues at the DCSF and Tribal as well as local authorities to assist in the delivery of the ISPP via managing the National Database of Families Services Directory and providing effective communications to stakeholders including fellow FIS managers.
You will have the relevant experience and in-depth knowledge of what is required centrally and what needs to be done in terms of communicating the vision, aims and requirements of the project to LA strategic managers.
The closing date for both posts is 5th September 2008 and interview dates are 15th and 16th September.
Below are links to all the recruitment pack for both of these exciting posts.
| Background Information | Communications Manager | NFSD Manager |
|---|---|---|
 ISPP & NFSD |
Job Description |
Job Description |
 Application Form |
Application Form |
NAFIS Conference & AGM 2008
Thursday 25th September
The Midland Hotel, Manchester, -0.1284
The NAFIS Conference for 2008 takes place at the prestigious The Midland Hotel in Manchester, which is part of the QHotels group.
Details of the NAFIS autumn conference have now been finalised and copies of the Agenda for the day as well as a copy of the booking form are available for download. For more information please visit our Events Page>>
Members booking before 31st July will received an Early Bird Discount.
Our keynote speaker will be Rob Williams, Chief Executive of the Children'sCommission while our other guest speakers will include Jane Hutt, AM: Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning & Skills; Helen MacFarlane from ParentLine Plus and the Rt Hon Kevin Brennan, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children, Young People and Families.
The conference will also provide an opportunity for members to see a first draft of the new Quality Standards which, once signed off, DCSF will be looking for FIS to work towards in the coming months. If you would like to know more about the Quality Standards project then please contact James, NAFIS QA Development Manager, at james.north@familyinformationservices.org.uk
Help for families
Family, young people and children's services
If you are a parent, carer, childcare provider or employer, a local informationservice for families, young people and children may be able to help you. There is a information service for each local authority in the Great Britain. Employers for Childcare provide support in Northern Ireland.
Contact your local family information service to find out how they can help you.
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