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Directory results30 hours early education and childcare for three and four-year-olds
All three and four-year-old children are entitled to a universal early education place, which provides up to 570 hours of free nursery education per year. Children in some families are now be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free childcare, otherwise known as the 30…
After school clubs
After school clubs These can provide care and play activities or additional supported study for your child after school has finished. Contact your child's school to see if they offer this provision. Note: Breakfast and after school clubs might be running at a reduced capacity, or…
Applying for a primary school place for Sep 2021 start
Applying for a primary school place for Sep 2021 start If your child is born between 1 September 2016 and 31 August 2017 you will need to apply for a primary school place for reception class 2021. The closing date for application was 15 January…
Behaviour
Although the primary responsibility for managing behaviour and attendance lies with schools and parents, behaviour services offer support in managing the needs of children and young people who are exhibiting behavioural difficulties, who are at risk of developing behavioural difficulties, or who are at risk…
Bi-borough Childcare and Early Education Service
Bi-borough Childcare and Early Education Service Our responsibilities include: providing information and guidance to parents and families about Westminster’s children’s services providing access to children’s centres to families across the city raising the quality across early years provision ensuring the implementation of the early years foundation…
Bi-lingual quick tips for parents and practitioners
The National Literacy Trust have a great set of quick tips (19 languages). We have produced a series of bi-lingual quick tips for parents and practitioners to help children develop good talking and listening skills. There are lots of different languages. The following tips are…
Bullying at school
Please find below some useful links with regards to bullying: Local safeguarding children board/bullying Gov.uk/bullying at school Bullying.co.uk/what parents need to know about bullying at schools and academies Childline/types of bullying Anti bullying: guidance for schools Keeping children safe online
Children with disabilities
Support for children with disabilities If you feel that you need support we will need to complete an assessment. A duty social worker will visit you and your family/parents in your home to complete this assessment. They need to meet with you to find out how they…
Choosing school or type of education
There are several types of schools and formal education could also take place at your home. You you may decide what is the best educational option for your child depending on your particular preference or particular circumstances. Have a look at the options below if you are trying to…
Choosing schools and formal education
There are several types of schools and formal education could also take place at your home. You you may decide what is the best educational option for your child depending on your particular preference or particular circumstances. Have a look at the options below if you are trying to…