Advice & Information
Directory resultsSupporting children to communicate
In the following links you can access guidance and referral information for supporting children to communicate: Library rhymetimes linked to speech, language and communication outcomes Bi-borough Communication Hub
Supporting learning at home
Explore the following sections to access resources to support your child's learning through everyday play: Supporting communication Supporting emotional regulation Supporting learning at home: resources for under 5s Supporting learning at home: resources for school aged children Portage Home Learning Servicefor children with SEND Elective…
Tango Tango Concert for Families 14th June
Musicians from the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and Royal Northern College of music are putting on 'Tango Tango', an audiovisual, immersive concert with audience participation. It is suitable for all. The tickets are free for all children and young people, including…
Tax-Free Childcare – information for parents and carers
Tax-Free Childcare is for working families to help towards the costs of childcare. You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every…
Teaching and learning (EY in schools)
Below we have put together relevant information about Teaching and Learning: EY Virtual Conference Observation, assessment and planning EYFS early adopter documents Development Matters Recovery curriculum Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team
Thinking of working in Early Years and childcare
Different roles in early education, childcare and playwork Thinking of opening an Early Years setting Thinking of becoming a childminder Thinking of becoming a nanny Thinking about starting an out of school club Thinking about starting a parent and toddler group Early Years courses and…
Tips for using 30 hours free childcare
Please have a look at the following link to access tip on using 30 hours free childcare: Tips for_using_30_hours free childcare.
Training and employment
This section offers information about training and job opportunities in Westminster. Also, there are a number of schemes and programmes that can help you get into employment. Have a look at the sections below for further details: Employment Opportunities Volunteering Family learning Education and trainingfor…
Training for Professionals and Practitioners
This page aims to provide information about training opportunities for professionals and practitioners working with children and young people: Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service (BBEECS) training offer: The CPD programme is designed to help Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers (including childminders), children’s…
Transitions in the Early Years (information for practitioners)
Starting nursery or school is a big milestone in a child’s life and can be both an exciting and anxious time for the child, parents and carers. Below are a few tips and guidance that can support you as an early years practitioner to make…