Due to the coronavirus outbreak we are unable to offer face-to-face groups at this time. We are running free virtual group activity sessions. 

Download Early Childhood and Family Service virtual activity programme

You can attend any of the virtual groups and activities, wherever you live in Norfolk. Some activities do need to be pre-booked as numbers are limited.

Watch our activity videos on YouTube.

Stay up to date

You can find information, updates and activities in the following ways:

• On our main Early Childhood and Family Service Facebook page
• On our district Facebook pages:
  • Breckland ECFS
  • Broadland ECFS
  • Great Yarmouth ECFS
  • King's Lynn and West Norfolk ECFS
  • North Norfolk ECFS
  • Norwich ECFS
  • South Norfolk ECFS
• Via the Action for Children app, available from the Apple App Store and Google Play

If you want to speak to a member of our team please call 0344 800 8020, email ecfs-families@actionforchildren.org.uk, or contact us via Facebook Messenger.

ECFS courses for parents 

If you need a little extra support, you can also request a place on one of our free courses for parents. Courses cover topics such as parenting 0-5s, keeping children safe and improving your mental health. To find out more:

Request support from the Early Childhood and Family Service

• Call 0344 800 8020 or email ecfs-families@actionforchildren.org.uk

Other groups and activities in Norfolk

• Call 0344 800 8020 or email ecfs-families@actionforchildren.org.uk to find out about the latest community activities and virtual groups in your area 
• Online storytelling and bounce and rhyme from Norfolk Libraries
• Search for local groups, services and activities on the Norfolk Community Directory
• Free online family learning courses to help your child learn and develop at home
• Home learning ideas for your 0-5-year-old

You might want to set up your own group in the future. Find out about our early childhood community fund.