Advice & Information
Directory resultsQuestions to ask a childcare provider
There are many things you should consider when looking for childcare, particularly those that you feel will help your child. How long have you been working with children? What experience do they have of supporting children with additional needs. What qualifications and/or training do staff…
Register a birth
You must register your baby before you can get a birth certificate. Every birth must be registered within 42 days of the child being born. Register a birth in Westminster It's best to register the birth at the register office in the district where the…
Resources for children and young people whilst on lockdown
Following the Government's announcement about new social distancing measures, why not try these useful resources:
Responding to and Managing Allegations Against Professionals
The role of the Local Authority Designated Officer - LADO It is a statutory role in all Local Authorities All LADOs follow the same procedures – (see the London Child Protection Procedures) They manage investigations into all concerns about adults working with children both professionals…
SafeCall
SafeCall is a scheduled telephone call to children who are referred to us by professionals working with them. They will be offered a non-judgemental, safe space to talk about their experiences in confidence. We will reassure them that there is a way out, support them…
Safeguarding Pack
This page has been created so that all relevant safeguarding documents are in one place. Safeguarding children child protection policy template Safeguarding self assessment for settings Annual Declaration Form - Safeguarding Ofsted poster for parents Lock down policy First Aid poster Inspecting safeguarding in early…
School dates and holidays
This page has links to information about school term dates and holidays.
School SEN Policies and Information Reports
Schools (including mainstream schools, nurseries, and academy schools) must publish information on their websites about their arrangements for meeting the needs of pupils with SEN. This includes their SEN Policy and SEN Information Report. These should be freely available to download from their websites and must…
School, education and learning
COVID-19 / Coronavirus We have created a page to provide service updates and useful resources relating to Family Information. Please click here to access the page Coronavirus: Free Online Courses, Activities and Resources for Children on Lockdown Please find free online learning resources compiled by teachers…
SEND Local Offer
COVID-19 / Coronavirus We have created a page to provide service updates and useful resources relating to SEND. Please click here to access the page. We want to hear from children and young people with SEND! The Children's Services Department are really interested in the…