Articles on Parents and Carers (129)

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 September 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 …

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 Hub North timetable Autumn 2024-25 Family Hub South timetable Autumn 2024-25

Financial support for young people

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…