PEOPLE in the Chester-le-Street area looking to make a career in childcare can find out more details today.

The Childcare Information Service (Cis), which is part of Sure Start County Durham, managed by Durham County Council, will be at Chester-le-Street Library, Station Road, from 1pm to 4pm.

Visitors will be able to find out how to become a childminder or pursue other careers in childcare. There will also be information about what childcare is available in the county.

Cis manager Alison Gargett said: "Advice on training, grants, career opportunities, childcare and education facilities, providing a childcare service, childminder networks, approved childminder schemes and much more can be accessed through the Cis."

People can also get more information by calling Cis on 0800 9172917.