Articles on Parents and Carers (145)
ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) courses
In this section you can explore ESOL learning opportunities: NOVA New Opportunities Morley College The ClementJames Centre Response Community ProjectsFair Shot Training Programme
"Changing lives one cup at a time", Fair Shot are a social enterprise cafe and registered UK charity that aims to transform the lives of young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities and/or autism through specialty coffee. Their mission is to be the stepping stone to…Family Advice and financial support
In this page you may find information about different types of financial support:Family Hub newsletters
Please click on the links below to access the latest Kensington and Chelsea Family Hubs newsletters: 2024 March February 2023 December September July May March February 2022 December September July June May April 2021 December November July June May April March 2020 December November October…Family Hubs
Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the support you may need as a family, from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 (or 25 if they have a disability). There is a children’s centre in each of the Family Hubs with activities…Family Hubs locations and timetables
There are several locations where you can access services. Find out where is your nearest Family Hub and the current timetable: Family Hubs North Summer 2024 Family Hubs South Summer 2024Family Information Service (FIS) Newsletters
Below you may access the current and also previous editions FIS newsletters (register to receive future editions here): 2023 Autumn edition Summer edition Spring edition 2022 Winter 2022 edition Autumn 2022 edition Summer 2022 edition Spring 2022 edition 2021 Winter 2021 edition Autumn 2021 edition…Fire safety
Fire Safety The London Fire Brigade website provides information on common risks within the home and how to reduce them. The site provides information on how to conduct your own home fire safety check. Worried about a child or young person who has set fires?…Fostering and Adoption
The Kensington and Chelsea Adoption Service is now run by Coram Ambitious for Adoption. If you are enquiring about Adopting a Child please contact [email protected] If you are enquiring about Post Adoption Support please contact [email protected] If you are enquiring about your birth or adoption records prior to 1975 (National Children’s Adoption Association) please…Free learning courses
Details of free learning courses to help you continue your learning, whatever your age or interests: Alison Setting up a free account gives access to over 1000 courses. Courses in the IT category help you learn everything from standard Microsoft packages through to coding and game…Free school meals (FSM)
Free school meals is a government initiative which provides children with a nutritious meal during term time. You can apply for free school meals if your child is in full time education and you receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit (provided you have an…GDPR information
Below we have put together relevant information about the GDPR: PACEY: GDPR guide EY Alliance: preparing for GDPR NDNA: data protection FAQ's Data Protection fee Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory TeamGet Your Free Flu Vaccine
There are a rising number of flu cases in children, sometimes these cases can be very serious. The free flu vaccine is the best way to protect them and others from flu. Vaccinations can take up to two weeks to take effect so now is…Health and Development Reviews
If you have a toddler aged 8 – 15 months and/or 2 – 2.5 years, you should be hearing from your local Health Visiting Team to invite you to attend a Health & Developmental Review. We strongly encourage you to attend these to ensure the…Health and Development Reviews
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 attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, parents will receive information and support for their new…Health and wellbeing (birth to 5)
This section aims to provide health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents and to children under the age of 5:Health and wellbeing (over 5s)
This section aims to provide advice and guidance about health services available to children over 5 years old. Please feel free to explore the different sections below:Health and wellbeing (pre-birth to 19)
This section aims to provide health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents, and to children fron birth to 19:Health during pregnancy
In this section you can access information on how to look after your health and on health services available during pregnancy:Health visiting
Health visiting services 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 attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, parents will receive information and support…Health Visiting teams in Kensington and Chelsea
Health Visiting teams: KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA & WESTMINSTER All enquires should be directed via our Single Point of Access (SPA) Contact the KCWHF Team on: T: 0208 200 2500 ext 2 | Email: [email protected] Or visit the health visiting resource page: New baby and parent resources: Central London Community Healthcare NHS…Healthy eating (over 5s)
The following websites can help you find healthy eating ideas: