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Lists of early years and childcare providers
The following guide offers information about the different options for funded early education and childcare in Westminster: Funded early education and childcare provision in Westminster A comprehensive list of early education and childcare providers in Westminster can also be found on this other link: Your…
Local authority (LA) maintained nurseries
These facilities are run by the local authority (LA) and may be either nursery classes attached to primary schools or separate, self-contained nursery schools. Places are funded through the Early Years Funding scheme. These usually provide early education and childcare to children from 3- to 5-year-old, however,…
Nannies
Nannies provide childcare in your own home and can look after children of any age. They often work flexible hours so can be a good option if you work shifts or unsociable hours. Your child will also have the advantage of being cared for in…
Nannies and home-based carers
Nannies and home carers are exempt from the requirement to register as a childminder under The Childcare (Exemptions from Registration) Order 2008 if they provide childcare for no more than two families in the parent’s homes. They are currently not permitted to register on the…
NHS Flu vaccination programme for 2/3 year olds
All children aged 2 and 3 can have a free flu vaccine at their GP practice. The vaccine is usually given as a single painless spray squirted up the nose. This spray contains a highly processed from of porcine gelatine. The NHS are now able…
Nursery classes within a primary school setting (nursery schools)
These provide early education and childcare to children from 3- to 5-year-old, however, some may accept children from the age of 2. Families normally would have to apply to the nursery in a similar way to you would for a school place. If your application…
Ofsted registered childcare in Westminster
Information about Ofsted registered childcare provision is held by Westminster Family Information Service (FIS). Listings of all Ofsted registered childcare provision is available via this directory. Please contact Westminster Family Information Service on 07971 625922 or Bi-BoroughChildCareEarlyEd@rbkc.gov.uk if you need further assistance to find childcare to meet your requirements.…
Ofsted Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Voluntary Childcare Register The Childcare Act 2006 introduced a new Ofsted Childcare Register with compulsory and voluntary parts. Compulsory Childcare providers must by law register on this part if they rewarded (paid) for caring for children aged five to seven years for more than…
Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan
You can access the 2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan by clicking on the section below: