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Directory resultsChildcare careers and courses
Interested in working with children? Not sure where to start? Whether it is becoming a childminder or working in an early years setting the Early Education and Childcare Service can help. Call on 07971 625922 or email Bi-BoroughChildCareEarlyEd@rbkc.gov.uk to find out more. Alternatively, information about careers in…
Childcare Grant
You may be eligible for help with your learning costs if you: are a full-time higher education student have children under 15, or under 17 if they have special educational needs The grant: doesn’t have to be paid back is paid on top of your…
Childcare information and early years
This section provides information and guidance about early education and childcare in Westminster, including the different entitlements and funding options. For information on childcare providers in Kensington and Chelsea, visit: Kensington and Chelsea FIS. Tip: To find information about individual providers, use the categories section…
Childcare Information for Social Workers and Foster Carers
Children in foster care are now entitled to 30 hours free childcare giving foster families the same support as other families. This note helps social workers and foster parents understand the background to 30 hours free childcare and how it will work for children in…
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA)
A Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) is an assessment of existing childcare provision in the borough, mapping supply of, demand for and gaps in the childcare market. The Childcare Act 2006 places a legal duty on local authorities to secure sufficient childcare (so far as is…
Childcare survey - your views matter
The council’s Early Education and Childcare Service would like to know about your experience finding and using nursery places and childcare. Please take a few minutes to tell us what you think: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ParentCarerEYChildcareSurvey
Childhood health
We want every child and young person growing up in Westminster to have the best start in life. Our key priority is to improve our children’s health and wellbeing, by providing a range of services to make it as easy as possible for them to…
Childminders
Are Ofsted registered carers who look after children in their own homes. They offer a flexible service, caring for children aged from birth to sixteen years. Usually, they only look after up to six children between the ages birth to eight (including their own) but…
Children and young people with disabilities: guidance and support
Support for children and young people with disabilities If you feel that you need support we will need to complete an assessment. A duty social worker will visit you and your family/parents in your home to complete this assessment. They need to meet with you to find…
Children and young people's health and wellbeing
This section aims to provide you with information and guidance to help support your child's health and wellbeing. Emotional wellbeing and mental health Adolescent Health Children and young people with SEND Supporting children to communicate Exercise and physical activity Dental and oral health Nutrition and…