Articles on Parents and Carers (145)
Centres for disabled children & young people
There are three centres for disabled children and young people across the Bi-borough. Click on one of the centres below to find out more about what they offer and how you can access it. St Quintin's Centre for Disabled Children and Young People Tresham Centre…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…Choosing childcare for children with SEND
All parents have a lot to think about when choosing childcare for their child. For parents of children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the process can be particularly challenging. Visiting multiple childcare providers to get a sense of the support they…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: Nursery nurse Nursery nurses are qualified members of staff, usually holding a level 3 qualification. They are normally responsible for the care, education and…