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Welcome to the Westminster Family Information Service (FIS) 'Information for professionals' page. In this platform, you will be able to access information about programmes, services, referrals and topics which may be relevant to you. Please have a look at the different sections below: …
Information leaflets
The following video explains about the 15 and 30 hours funded early education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds in Westminster. You can also access a subtitled version in: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali, Sorani, Tigrinya. WCC funded early education and childcare leaflet…
The Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster (KCW) Under 5's Service
The Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster (KCW) Under 5's Service offers specialist treatment and consultation aimed at improving the wellbeing of children under five years old. Many children will have difficulties including but not limited to sleeping, being over clingy, relationship difficulties, bed wetting or…
Leisure
In this section, we aim to provide you with useful information about organisations and leisure opportunities in the borough which we hope you will find of interest. Please feel welcome to explore the sections below for further details: Our city Holiday Activities and Food Programme…
Leisure and activities for children and families
Holiday activities Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Activities for under 5s Children's centres and Family hubs School aged activities Activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Breakfast and after school clubs Dance Drama and youth theatre Learning languages Libraries Museums and…
Local Parenting Support
Parenting can be challenging at times, but there is help available. Useful links The links below provide examples of some additional support for parents and their children. Ace-ed provide independent advice to parents/carers of children in state-funded schools who are experiencing difficulties such as bullying, SEN,…
Mental Health Self Referral
Mental Health Self Referral Access NHS counselling/therapy/psychology services via these websites: Download the leaflet for details of services available to assist those experiencing mental health issues or visit the websites. https://communitylivingwell.co.uk/ Also a charity that offers counselling: https://www.helpcounselling.com/ Westminster Kids' Time Workshops
Midwives and Health Visitors
If you are pregnant, your main point of contact will be a Midwife, who will provide care and support for you and your family while you are pregnant and for approximately 10 days after your baby is born. After this, a Health Visitor (who is a specialist nurse or…
Mosaic Rooms Gallery - SEND inclusive activities
The Mosaic Rooms Gallery in Earls Court have SEND inclusive spaces to visit and activities this summer. There is a sensory room, the opportunity to do Yalla Seeding (make a seed ball to grow into flowers), and a play installation which explores ideas of solidarity and…
Multi-agency assessment and referral form fair processing notice
Westminster City Council is working in partnership with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, to develop an online portal for assessment and referral into Children’s Services (Early Help referrals only in RBKC). This product is called the Multi-Agency Assessment and Referral Form (MAARF), the method…