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Interested in working with children? Not sure where to start? Whether it is becoming a childminder or working in an early years setting the Early Education and Childcare Service can help. Call on 07971 625922 or email Bi-BoroughChildCareEarlyEd@rbkc.gov.uk to find out more. Alternatively, information about careers in…
Childcare information and early years
This section provides information and guidance about early education and childcare in Westminster, including the different entitlements and funding options. Also, you will be able to find information about activities for under 5's in the area. For information on childcare providers and activities in Kensington…
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA)
A Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) is an assessment of existing childcare provision in the borough, mapping supply of, demand for and gaps in the childcare market. The Childcare Act 2006 places a legal duty on local authorities to secure sufficient childcare (so far as is…
Childcare survey - your views matter
The council’s Early Education and Childcare Service would like to know about your experience finding and using nursery places and childcare. Please take a few minutes to tell us what you think: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ParentCarerEYChildcareSurvey
Choosing childcare for children with SEND
For parents/carers of children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the following questiopns may be useful when choosing the right childcare provider: What experience do you have of supporting children with additional needs? Do you have any specific qualifications for supporting children…
DfE Early Years Child Development training
A new online Early years child development training from the Department for Education is now available. The course is primarily aimed at: early years practitioners childminders nursery managers However, the training is available to anyone who may find it useful, including parents and carers. About the training…
Different types of childcare
Choosing childcare is an important decision for you and your family. Child Carers provide you with the flexibility to return to work or continue with your studies knowing that your child is being helped to learn, have fun and make new friends and being looked…
Early education (Early Years Foundation Stage: EYFS)
Early Years education is a non-compusary stage of education generally comprising the ages from birth to 5 (or to the date when a child starts reception). Depending on individual circumstances, parents or carers may chose whether their child go to nursery or are cared for…
Early education and childcare information
This section provides information and guidance about early education and childcare in Westminster, including the different entitlements and funding options. The following video explains about the 15 and 30 hours funded early education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. You can also access a…
Early Intervention Service team (Short Breaks)
Short breaks are for families with children aged between 0 and 18 years old who are affected in their everyday life by one or more of the following: A physical impairment A sensory impairment Chronic physical ill health A communication or language disorder An Autistic…