Articles on Staying safe (186)

  1. Care to Learn Scheme

    The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study (up to £195 per child per week if you live in London). You must be under 20 at the start of your course and the scheme is available for publicly-funded courses in England. Your learning provider…
  2. Careers guidance resources

    This section provides guidance about different career paths. Please note that the Family Information Service do no manage the content within the links below. In addition, we offer an impartial service and we cannot recommend or endorse any of the providers listed. National Careers Service Careersmart…
  3. Case Studies (Wraparound Childcare)

    Read about how some of the schools in the Bi-borough effectively manage their wraparound programmes. If you'd like further information about anything in the case studies, please get in touch with the Designated Wraparound Lead. 
  4. Centres for disabled children and 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 Marlborough Satellite Centre…
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. 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…
  8. 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: 
  9. 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…
  10. Concerns about a child (information for practitioners)

    As an Early Years practitioner, you may occasionally become concerned about a child in your care; or a parent/carer may express concerns about their child to you.  What to do if you are concerned about a child Some children will need additional support during their education…
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