Advice & Information
Directory resultsSchool terms and holiday dates
The following are the recommended school terms and holiday dates for nursery, primary and secondary schools. Please note that schools have the autonomy to determine their own term dates. The School Admissions Team will continue to consult on and determine recommended dates, as outlined below,…
School Uniform Support Scheme
Westminster City Council has announced new funding to help families with the cost of school uniforms, as part of a package of measures to help Westminster residents struggling with the rising cost of living. The School Uniform Support Scheme will help families of children in…
School, education and learning
In the UK, education is compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 (4 in Northern Ireland) and 16. In addition, the National Curriculum in England and Wales is constructed in five Key Stages:: 1. Early years (under 5 year olds) 2. Primary education Key Stage…
Schools Hub
Welcome to the Bi-Borough Schools Hub, a dedicated platform to support teachers and school staff in Westminster. In this section, we aim to provide you with important updates, information and guidance, which hopefully you will find useful. Please feel free to explore the different sections below: …
Secondary schools
Please find below Westminster's secondary schools guide in the link below: Applying for secondary schools guide Contact Schools admissions for further information.
SEND funding in the Early Years
Early years settings include nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and schools providing early education for children up to the age of five. These settings are expected to meet the needs of most children from their core budget. However, if early years settings are unable to meet a…
SEND inclusion passport and exemplar
SEND inclusion passport template SEND inclusion passport exemplar
SEND information and guidance for Early Years Practitioners
This section aims to provide useful information and guidance about SEND matters for professionals in the Early Years sector: Concerns about a child: what to do SEND toolkit Identifying children with SEND: information and guidance Guide for Childminders EY SEND audit The four-part 'graduated approach'…
SEND Local Offer
We are continually reviewing and developing the Local Offer and would welcome your feedback. Please complete our short survey or contact us. Did you know you can download the Local Offer as an icon on your phone? Visit the Local Offer Autism Zone SEND Children and Young People's…
SEND Referrals
0-5 referral pathway Multi-agency assessment and referral form (MARF) Child Development Service Educational Psychology (EP) Speech and Language (SALT) Occupational Therapy (OT) Autism EY Intervention Team Hearing support Visual impairment Children physiotherapy Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team