Articles on Parents and Carers (128)

What we expect from schools and settings around SEND

We expect every early years provider, state-funded mainstream and special school and post 16 setting to make effective education for children with special educational needs and disability so that they make good progress in their learning and, in the long-term, can become independent and gain…

Who's Who in the Transition Service?

Click on the profiles below to find out more about the people working in the Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Transition teams:

Whooping cough

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and airways. Whooping cough is sometimes known as the 100-day cough because of how long it takes to recover from it.

Working in Early Years and childcare

Find out more in the Department for Education campaign: 'Do something big - Early Years Careers'.

Worried about a child?

If you are worried about a child If you are worried that a child or young person might need help or is being neglected or hurt, it is important that you share your worries. Many people are worried that contacting Family Services will mean that…

Young parent

Please find below useful information and services that can offer support if you are a young parent:

Youth services in Kensington and Chelsea

Find youth and play services to suit your interests in Kensington and Chelsea We’ve invested almost £5 million over five years in our youth and play services through the Youth Empowerment Grant. We partner with Young K&C to distribute these grants across the borough, ensuring…

Youth support and opportunities

If you are 16-19 years old and not in education, training or employment (NEET), or a young carer, or if you are in care or leaving care, you may find information about free support available in Kensington and Chelsea on the sections below: Not in…