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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 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,…

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

Money matters

In this page you may find information about different types of financial support.  Westminster cost of living support hub Help for households: national advice and support Local and national benefits information Help towards childcare costs Sure Start maternity grant Free school meals School Uniform Support…

Multi-agency assessment and referral form fair processing notice

Westminster City Council is working in partnership with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, to develop an online portal for assessment and referral into Children’s Services (Early Help referrals only in RBKC). This product is called the Multi-Agency Assessment and Referral Form (MAARF), the method…

Multi-agency assessment and referral form fair processing notice

Westminster City Council is working in partnership with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, to develop an online portal for assessment and referral into Children’s Services (Early Help referrals only in RBKC). This product is called the Multi-Agency Assessment and Referral Form (MAARF), the method…

National Guidance

If your child is unwell for a non-related coronavirus issue, remember that NHS 111, GPs and hospitals are still providing the same safe care that they have always done. For the latest advice on Coronavirus and how parents and carers can support their children during this period,…

New EYFS framework (from Sep 2021)

Dear Early Years Provider, From September 2021, all early years providers must follow the new early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework.  The key aims of the reforms are to:  improve child outcomes at age 5, particularly in early language and literacy, especially for disadvantaged children; and reduce workload,…

NHS Flu vaccination programme for 2/3 year olds

All children aged 2 and 3 can have a free flu vaccine at their GP practice. The vaccine is usually given as a single painless spray squirted up the nose. This spray contains a highly processed from of porcine gelatine. The NHS are now able…

Nutritional Information

The Eatwell Guide & food groups 5 a day Food labels Sugar Smart Physical Activity