Early Years publications
Leaflets and resources are produced by the Early Years service
to help inform you of the services available within the
borough.
Early Years Training Calendar - Summer 2012
The training calendar lists all the courses relevant for the
early years age group. There are courses for first aid, child
protection and safety, to name a few. Please note that this is for
practitioners (nursery workers and childminders) working in the
Royal Borough.
Early Years Training Calendar for Registered Childminders -
2011 -12
This academic year 2011 - 2012, Early Years are offering
training for registered childminders. Some of the courses
available include safeguarding training, behaviour and SEN and
preparation for Ofsted inspections. Please note that this is
for childminders who are already registered. If you want to
become a childminder, please follow this link.
Early Years Bursary Scheme
Following an evaluation of the success of the Graduate Leader
Fund (GLF) that ceased on 31 March 2011 The Early Years Service has
created a new funding stream to maintain their commitment to
investing in a high-quality workforce. The amount of funding
available is significantly smaller than in previous years. However
we are certain that our new local scheme will enable many of you to
access funds to support your ongoing professional development.
The Early Years Service bursary scheme will support early years
practitioners working in private, voluntary or independent settings
as well as practitioners in children centres and registered
childminders in the Royal Borough who wish to gain nationally
recognized graduate level early years qualifications.
Please make sure you meet the conditions for the bursary before
applying.
Family Outreach Service
You can find out more about the Family
Outreach Service. Alternatively please take a look at the
leaflet.
Early Years Sleep Advisory Service
This service provides advice and support to parents who have
children, aged between six months and five years old, that are
experiencing sleep difficulties. The support is delivered by
specially trained sleep advisors.
Babyhood - A guide for mothers and fathers of children from
birth to five
This booklet is a useful resource for families who have very
young children. It will support you, your baby and other members of
family through the first year of life and beyond.
NCT Kensington and Chelsea Branch Newsletter
You can find newsletters from NCT Kensington and
Chelsea below: