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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 studentsFinding support for autistic Children and Young People
This resource provides guidance and information for families, parents, carers, and professionals looking for support for autistic children and young people in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. There is support available for those who have been diagnosed already, are waiting for a diagnosis, or those…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…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.Further Education
After taking your GCSEs (Level 2 qualifications), you could move on to Level 3 qualifications, either by staying on in school or going to college. If you didn't get a C grade or above in GCSE English and maths, you must continue to study them in school or college, along with whatever…Further education funding for young people with special educational needs and disabilities
There are a range of different funding arrangements made available to further education providers to help meet the needs of young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). How this funding is provided can depend on the type of educational provider, the age of…Gambling: when it becomes a problem
Problem gambling Problem gambling has a negative effect on the life of the gambler or the people close to them, like family, friends, and boyfriends and girlfriends. It might be that someone’s gambling is causing them to be unhappy, have less energy, fall behind at…Gangs and Serious Youth Violence
Gang activity, knife crime, drugs and other forms of serious youth violence are significant issues. These can make our residents and communities worry about the safety and wellbeing of their children and families. Gangs 5 or 6 years ago, 'gangs' and groups involved in violence were all about…