Advice & Information
Directory resultsSEND referrals and useful information for professionals
This section aims to provide guidance about SEND referrals and other useful information for professionals: Early Years SEND 0-5 Pathway Multi-agency assessment and referral form (MARF) Child Development Service Educational Psychology (EP) Speech and Language (SALT) Occupational Therapy (OT) Autism EY Intervention Team Hearing support…
SEND resources and guidance for practitioners
Range of different resources and advice for professionals can be found here. Community occupational therapy resources SALT resources Sensory processing difficulties Autism Spectrum Condition Hearing impairment/Deafness Down's syndrome Additional support for professionals (IPSEA) NASEN Resources Westminster SEND Local Offer Westminster SEND IASS
SEND Toolkit
The SEND Toolkit is a comprehensive document for Early years professionals and includes useful links, proformas and local Bi-borough information. Exemplar SENIF Exemplar EHCNA SEND toolkit
Services and opportunities for young people with SEND aged 16-25
Want to find out more about services and opportunities which can help you as you prepare for adulthood? Check out this useful document for young people 16-25 listing information about; careers and employment support services, College Search engines, Finance, Housing, Mental Health support, Volunteering, Youth activities and…
Sexual health and relationships
Sex is part of many young adults’ lives and this is perfectly normal. It's also perfectly normal if you have chosen not to have sex - you don't have to until you feel fully ready. No-one has the right to try and convince you otherwise…
Social Services and Family Support
Social Services and family support What we do and who we can help Many people are worried that contacting children's social services will mean that children are taken into care. In fact, unless a child is in danger, we will work hard with parents to help…
Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic there is a change to this service. Please visit Coronavirus Page on local offer (Kensington and Chelsea / Westminster) for more information and details of how to contact the service. The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service is provided by Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH).…
Stammering
What is stammering? Stammering is a neurological condition which makes it physically hard to speak. Someone who stammers will repeat, prolong or get stuck on sounds or words. There might also be signs of visible tension as the person struggles to get the word out.…
Starting a childcare provision
Overview Choosing a location Getting started Registering with Ofsted Other useful information Childcare sufficiency report
Statutory Adoption Leave and Pay
What is Statutory Adoption Leave and Pay? When you adopt or have a child through surrogacy, you’re entitled to a year off work and up to 39 weeks’ Statutory Adoption Pay. Who gets it?Only one person in a couple can take adoption leave and pay.…