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The Bi-Borough School Standards Team offers a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme as part of the annual traded service. Schools buying into the annual traded service can access the programme without charge (or for a reduced charge for some sessions). Details of the annual…
PVI Settings
Welcome to the Westminster Early Years Hub, a dedicated space for Early Years Professionals in the PVI sector 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…
Register a birth
You must register your baby before you can get a birth certificate. Every birth must be registered within 42 days of the child being born. To find out more or register a birth visit: Register a birth | Westminster City Council
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Safeguarding children
The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) for Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. The safeguarding of children is everyone's responsibility, and the LSCP website contains in depth information for: Children and young people Parents, carers and the public professionals and volunteers The LSCP site also lists training and resources available including e-Learning…
Safeguarding children (information for professionals)
This section aims to support staff (paid and voluntary) safeguard the children within their care. Within this section you will find links to: How to make a safeguarding referral Information on the LADO and how they can support staff if an allegation is made against…
School Admissions
Applying for a primary school place for September 2024 start If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 you can apply for them to join the Reception Class 2024. The online application process is now open to submit your application.…
School SEN Policies and Information Reports
Schools (including mainstream schools, nurseries, and academy schools) must publish information on their websites about their arrangements for meeting the needs of pupils with SEN. This includes their SEN Policy and SEN Information Report. These should be freely available to download from their websites and must…
School 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, 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…