Advice & Information
Directory resultsKeeping children safe at home (RoSPA)
The following guide by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), provides useful tips and advice on how to keep children safe at home. You can also access this guide in Dari and in Pashto. Keeping children safe at home guide
Keeping children safe online
This leaflet gives information about how to keep your child safe online. How can you safeguard children from sexting? SafeCall Internet Safety Guides
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 authority (LA) maintained nurseries
These facilities are run by the local authority (LA) and may be either nursery classes attached to primary schools or separate, self-contained nursery schools. Places are funded through the Early Years Funding scheme. These usually provide early education and childcare to children from 3- to 5-year-old, however,…
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,…
Maternity Grant
Sure Start Maternity Grant The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one-off payment of £500 for each baby that does not have to be repaid. If you need help with the cost of buying essential items for a new baby, this grant could help you.…
Mental Health
Looking after your mental health, your mood and your emotional wellbeing is every bit as important as taking care of yourself physically. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder are common. One in four adults will experience some kind of mental health…
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