Articles on Parents and Carers (136)
Financial support towards the cost of wraparound childcare
Providers will set their own fees for wraparound places, so prices will vary. Parents will pay their wraparound childcare provider directly for their child’s place. Parents eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare will be able to use the support to help pay for wraparound care. Tax-Free Childcare could…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 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…The Future of Youth and Community Adventure Play (2025-2030)
The Council has been reviewing the youth and community adventure play services we offer, alongside the wider offer available through schools, libraries, parks, and leisure facilities to shape the future of services locally. The vision is to deliver excellent services and provide even more opportunities…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:Healthy Start
If you’re pregnant or have children under the age of 4 you can get payments every 4 weeks to spend on: • cow’s milk • fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vegetables • infant formula milk • fresh, dried, and tinned pulses You can also…Help for low income families
The government provides information on a number of different Benefits for families, including who they are for and how you can apply for them, including; Apply for free school meals Benefits calculators Care to Learn Carer's Credit Childcare Grant Claim if you were injured while serving…Helpful information when choosing a Childminder
Helpful information when choosing a Childminder Here are some key facts and things to consider when looking to use a childminder. What is a registered childminder? A childminder is a person providing care for one or more children aged between birth and 18, to whom…Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF)
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is a Department for Education (DfE) initiative that provides activity and food provision for children aged 4-16 during the Easter, Summer and Christmas Holidays. The programme includes summer camps, sports, arts, cooking, mentoring and leadership, and a wide…Holiday Clubs and Activities
For updated information on holiday activities in the borough. Please note that Ofsted registered clubs are updated when updates are received from Ofsted.Holiday clubs and playschemes
These can offer a wide range of activities such as sports, outdoor and indoor games, arts, crafts and drama. Many operate a booking system and may give substantial discounts to parents who book early. Other schemes offer 'open access' where children can just turn up…