Advice & Information
Directory resultsSpeech and Language Therapy (SLT) service
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic there is a change to this service. Please visit Coronavirus Page on local offer (Kensington and Chelsea / Westminster) for more information and details of how to contact the service. The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service is provided by Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH).…
Stammering
What is stammering? Stammering is a neurological condition which makes it physically hard to speak. Someone who stammers will repeat, prolong or get stuck on sounds or words. There might also be signs of visible tension as the person struggles to get the word out.…
Starting a childcare provision
Overview Choosing a location Getting started Registering with Ofsted Other useful information Childcare sufficiency report
Statutory Adoption Leave and Pay
What is Statutory Adoption Leave and Pay? When you adopt or have a child through surrogacy, you’re entitled to a year off work and up to 39 weeks’ Statutory Adoption Pay. Who gets it?Only one person in a couple can take adoption leave and pay.…
Statutory Paternity Leave and Pay
What is Statutory Paternity Leave and Pay? One or two weeks’ paid time off work so that you can help look after your new baby. Who gets it?You must be: The child’s biological father or adopter The mother’s partner The intended parent (if you’re having…
Stories and rhymes for under 5s
Stories with activity packs: Owl babies story time and activities Messy and sensory play The hungry caterpillar story activity pack Family Support indoor activity pack Marble Paper The Gruffalo The Rainbow Fish Elmer Peace at Last Story Dear Zoo Story Story time with the Children's…
Support for more vulnerable young carers
Young Carers A Young Carer is child or young person aged 5 - 18 years old, who hassignificant caring role for another person who suffers from physical disability, mental health problems, substance misuse or any other debilitating or long term illness. A Young Carer becomes vulnerable when…
Support for Parents
Please find below useful information about upcoming parenting courses, events, and services and organisations that can support with parenting. For enquiries, contact the team on: earlyhelpparentingteam@westminster.gov.uk Early Help for families when difficulties first begin Parenting Support Parenting Support: referral form Fostering and adoption Services at Family…
Support for Parents of Children with SEND
Parent Zone Parents from our parent groups across the Bi-borough have proposed a range of questions across education, health and social care that they would like to have answered. In our new Parent Zone, we publish these questions alongside answers from staff at the Local…
Support for young carers
Are you under 18 and looking after someone in your family who is ill or disabled? This may be a parent, a brother or sister or a grandparent. Maybe you help by staying at home a lot to be there for them, helping them get…