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Please access the 0-5 referral pathway through the tab below: 0-5 referral pathway Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team
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…
30 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…
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…
Accessible transport options
There are any accessible transport options for or children and young people that do not meet the criteria for travel assistance but still require assistance with their home to school travel. Please see below for more information on the accessible transport options, schemes and journey…
Agency Support
Once a Short Breaks assessment has been completed, it could be decided that agency support is needed. An agency from the following list will be contacted to support a CYP and their family. Agency support will be in one of the following ways: - Support…
All for Youth Newsletter
NEW edition out now! The All for Youth Newsletter is a way for young people in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster to share their voice, thoughts and ideas with their peers. It is written by young people, for young people. Click here to read the…
Annual Health Check
Annual health checks are for adults and young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability. An annual health check helps you stay well by talking about your health and finding any problems early, so you get the right care. You do not have…
Applying for and choosing schools if your child has special educational needs
Drawn by Callum, age 8 Most children with special educational needs can be taught in mainstream schools. If your child has more severe or complex needs they may need to go to a special school or school with a special unit. Applying for school…