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Directory resultsPaying for childcare
Information on the benefits, schemes and allowances that may help towards your childcare costs. Also find: links to calculators to work out how much you may save and who to speak to for further help. Is your child 2, 3 or 4 years old? All…
Pre-schools
Pre-schools are often run by voluntary parent-led committees and charities and care for and educate children from the age of two up to the age of five. They tend to follow school term-times and so are not open in the school holidays. Some pre-schools are…
Questions to ask a childcare provider
There are many things you should consider when looking for childcare, particularly those that you feel will help your child. How long have you been working with children? What experience do they have of supporting children with additional needs. What qualifications and/or training do staff…
Register a birth
You must register your baby before you can get a birth certificate. Every birth must be registered within 42 days of the child being born. Register a birth in Westminster It's best to register the birth at the register office in the district where the…
SEND funding in the Early Years
Early years settings include nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and schools providing early education for children up to the age of five. These settings are expected to meet the needs of most children from their core budget. However, if early years settings are unable to meet a…
Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic there is a change to this service. Please visit Coronavirus Page on local offer (Kensington and Chelsea / Westminster) for more information and details of how to contact the service. The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service is provided by Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH).…
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 from your Midwife
Hospitals are making changes to help respond to coronavirus and this will impact the way you receive your maternity care. Please see the Mum & Baby app for more information about local pregnancy and maternity services. You can also find important information for pregnant women and their families…
Supporting children to communicate
In the following links you can access guidance and referral information for supporting children to communicate: Library rhymetimes linked to speech, language and communication outcomes Bi-borough Communication Hub
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…