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Directory results15 and 30 hours free early learning for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds promotional videos
The following video explains about the 15 and 30 hours funded early education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds in Westminster. You can also access a subtitled version in: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali, Sorani, Tigrinya.
15 hours free early education and childcare for every 3 and 4-year-old
All three and four year old children are entitled to free 15 hours early education and childcare (570 hours in total per academic year). The 15 hours are usually taken 38 weeks per year (term time) for at least 3 hours, 5 days per…
15 hours free early learning for 2-year-olds
Is your family living on a low income or claiming income based benefits? Does your two year old have additional needs, or have they left care? You may be entitled to claim free childcare up to a maximum of 15 hours during term time, or 11…
18-25 year olds from the North Paddington area interested in the tech industry? Apply for Digital Dash North Paddington now!
What is it? Calling all 18-25 year olds from the North Paddington area with digital and tech skills and/or those interested in learning more about the tech industry as a career path. Digital Dash North Paddington* is a competition for young adults where teams will work alongside…
2-2½ years integrated review. EYFS progress check
It is important to liaise with your local health visiting teams as soon as you have concerns about a child (with parental consent). 2-2 1/2 integrated review - progress check form for Early Years Providers You can access this form on the following link: 2-2 1/2…
30 hours free early education for eligible 3 & 4-year-olds (extended entitlement)
All three- and four-year-old children in the UK receive 15 hours of free childcare per week. Some children may also be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free childcare, otherwise known as the '30 Hours Childcare' or 'Extended Entitlement'. This entitlement would overall amount to…
Are you a private foster carer?
If you have been looking after a young person under 16 who isn’t a close relative for 28 days or more you could be in a private fostering arrangement. If you think you are in a private fostering arrangement you must tell us. By telling…
Autism ‘In Context’ – Training for Professionals
Autism 'In Context', a series of workshops and lunch and learn sessions to increase your knowledge of Autism in the context of your career or area of interest, for further information please see the poster below or contact adults@adhdandautism.org.
Becoming a childminder
To become a registered childminder you will need to hold a Level 3 or above in Childcare & Education and have worked with children under the age of 5 years in the past 2 years. If you do not have this qualification you will need to complete…
Being in care and leaving care
Being looked after If you're under 18 and not living with your parents, Westminster City Council has a duty to help you. This guide tells you about your rights when you are in care, including information on: your care plan your education what you are…