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Here you will find copies of our Family Information Service Newsletters: 2023 Summer edition Spring edition 2022 FIS newsletter winter 2022 edition FIS newsletter autumn 2022 edition FIS newsletter summer 2022 edition FIS newsletter spring 2022 edition FIS newsletter winter 2021 edition FIS newsletter autumn…
Family safety and social care
This section aims to provide guidance on how to help keep your family safe and well. Early Help Safeguarding children Domestic violence and abuse Organisations and services providing family support
Financial support for young people
Please find below information about financial support available for young people: Student finance Learner support: financial help for over 19s Dance and drama awards Extra money to pay for university Young people's charitable trusts The Prince's Trust Financial support for disabled students
Finding childcare
There are lots of different types of childcare to choose from. Some families use informal childcare, such as other family members, friends or neighbours. However you may also find that you need to make more formal childcare arrangements. Some childcare settings provide specialist services for…
Fostering and adoption
The Westminster Adoption Service is now run by Coram Ambitious for Adoption. If you are enquiring about Adopting a Child please contact adoption@coram.org.uk. If you are enquiring about Post Adoption Support please contact corampostadoption@westminster.gov.uk. If you are enquiring about your birth or adoption records prior to 1975…
The four-part 'graduated approach'
The four-part 'graduated approach' is designed to help you decide on the levels of support and type of action to be put in place for children in your school or setting: Assess The early years practitioner or SENCO should work in collaboration with parent/carers to identify…
Free meals for pre-school children in Westminster
Eating well is essential for children in their early years. Pre-school children in Westminster may be able to access free meals at their nursery or childminder. Speak to your Early Years provider for more information or to access a recorded workshop by Change 4 Life…
Free school meals (FSM)
Free school meals is a government initiative which provides children with a nutritious meal during term time. All children in reception, year 1 and year 2 receive free school meals, this is known as universal Infant free school meals. For children in year 3 or above,…
Funding in the EY
In the sections below, you will be able to find specific information about the different source of funding available in the Early Years and related data: Funding for children with SEND: Early years settings include nurseries, pre-schools and childminders providing early education for children up…
GDPR - What your setting needs to know
Below we have put together relevant information about the GDPR: PACEY: GDPR guide EY Alliance: preparing your setting for GDPR Data Protection fee NDNA Data Protection FAQs Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team