Advice & Information
Directory resultsStart for Life: conception and first 2 years
The Westminster 'Start for Life' programme is based on the new government vision for the first 1,001 critical days on a child's life. This initiative aims to provide support and guidance to expectant and new parents to achieve the best outcomes for their child from…
Stories and rhymes for under 5s
Stories with activity packs: Owl babies story time and activities Messy and sensory play The hungry caterpillar story activity pack Family Support indoor activity pack Marble Paper The Gruffalo The Rainbow Fish Elmer Peace at Last Story Dear Zoo Story Story time with the Children's…
Support for Parents
Please find below useful information about upcoming parenting courses, events, and services and organisations that can support with parenting. For enquiries, contact the team on: earlyhelpparentingteam@westminster.gov.uk Early Help for families when difficulties first begin Parenting Support Parenting Support: referral form Services at Family Hubs
Support for Parents of Children with SEND
Parent Zone Parents from our parent groups across the Bi-borough have proposed a range of questions across education, health and social care that they would like to have answered. In our new Parent Zone, we publish these questions alongside answers from staff at the Local…
Support for young carers
Are you under 18 and looking after someone in your family who is ill or disabled? This may be a parent, a brother or sister or a grandparent. Maybe you help by staying at home a lot to be there for them, helping them get…
Support from your Health Visitor
Health Visitors are currently operating a reduced service to manage staffing capacity and to limit the spread of infection. Health Visitors offer services to families within our children’s centres and local health centres to provide services to families in locations close to their home. After…
Support with issues affecting young people
Mental health and wellbeing Sex and relationships Naked selfies Violence against women and girls Bullying Gangs and serious youth violence The trap Crime and prevention advice Support with gambling addiction Homelessness Additional help
Supporting children to communicate
If you think your child needs some help with their speech, language and communication development, the Bi-Borough Communication Hub is here to help. The hub offers free advice, resources and support to young people of all ages and their families in both Kensington and Chelsea…
Supporting learning at home
Explore the following sections to access resources to support your child's learning through everyday play: Supporting communication Supporting emotional regulation Supporting learning at home: resources for under 5s Supporting learning at home: resources for school aged children Portage Home Learning Servicefor children with SEND Elective…
Tax-Free Childcare – information for parents and carers
Tax-Free Childcare is for working families to help towards the costs of childcare. You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every…