Articles on Parents and Carers (136)
Child and family safety
Safeguarding Self-isolating can bring new unsettling challenges for you and your family. If you are worried about your safety or the safety of your child, please contact the following teams: Please call the Social Services helpline on 020 7361 3013 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm) or…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…Children in employment and entertainment
Some children work part-time or take part in entertainment productions or modelling. There are very strict guidelines and procedures in place to ensure all children are kept safe and not exploited. Also, a child under the age of 16 will need a performance licence from…Choice of education
There are several types of schools to chose from and formal education could also take place at your home. You can find an overview of these options below:Choosing a childcare provider
There are lots of different types of childcare to choose from. Some families use informal childcare, such as other family members, friends or neighbours. However you may also find that you need to make more formal childcare arrangements. Some childcare settings provide specialist services for…Detached and Outreach Team (DOT)
Welcome to the Detached and Outreach Team webpage We are a team of youth workers working in Kensington and Chelsea. We offer a variety of free youth work support including: Detached (street-based) sessions Outreach (helping children and young people to access provision in youth centres…Different roles in early education, childcare and playwork
There are a number of different roles in the early years, childcare and playwork sector. Read more about some of them below:Disability Access Fund (DAF)
The Disability Access Fund (DAF) is an additional funding provided by the goverment to enable Early Years childcare providers to offer more places to young children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The DAF is available to Early Years childcare settings and can be used, for…Disclaimer
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea ('the Council') is committed to the highest standard of quality information and every attempt has been made to present up to date and accurate information. The purpose of this website is to provide information on activities and support services available to…Early education (Early Years Foundation Stage: EYFS)
Early Years education is a non-compulsory 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 choose 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 Kensington and Chelsea, including the different entitlements and funding options and information about local early years providers. For information on childcare providers and activities in Westminster, visit: Westminster FIS. Choosing a provider and…Early education and childcare settings mapping
Early education and childcare settings locations: For further information on local childcare, please contact us: Tel: 07814 804262 Email: [email protected]Early Help and Family Hubs
Worried about a child? Early Help and Family Hubs are a way of getting extra support when needed. Our integrated 0-19 (25 with SEND) service aims to help families when difficulties first begin so that we can support them with finding solutions quickly. We will provide free…Early Help: resources and guidance for Parents and Carers
The following sections contain information and guidance for Parents and Carers that we hope you will find helpful:Early Years and Childcare job vacancies
There are many sites where you can learn about the current possitions in childcare available in Kensington and Chelsea Some are listed below: Level 3 Early Years Qualified Teachers and Level 2 teaching assistants for Gardens Montessori Nurseries Kensington & Chelsea Borough | Find Childcare in…Early Years and Childcare qualifications and courses
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) The EYFS Framework sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. The following link…Early Years Educator apprenticeships (Skills for Life)
Spark children’s imaginations and make a difference to their development, while you earn as you learn. For further information, visit: Early Years Educator (apprenticeships.gov.uk). Or have a look at the following case studies.Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding given to early years providers to improve the education they provide to some 3 and 4-year-olds. Providers will use the money in ways that they think will support your child’s learning and development. This should be…The Education System in the UK
In the UK, education is compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 (4 in Northern Ireland) and 16. In addition, the National Curriculum in England and Wales is constructed in five Key Stages: 1. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Non-compulsory stage of education for…Equality, diversity and inclusion
This section is being developed to provide you with useful information and resources concerning equality, diversity and inclusion: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 Summer edition May 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…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…