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Hospitals are making changes to help respond to coronavirus and this will impact the way you receive your maternity care. Please see the Mum & Baby app for more information about local pregnancy and maternity services. You can also find important information for pregnant women and their families on the…
Support to victims of the earthquake in Morocco (Al-Manaar)
Please see below about the support available to families affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco:
Supporting children to communicate
In the following links you can access guidance and referral information for supporting children to communicate: Library rhymetimes linked to speech, language and communication outcomes Bi-borough Communication Hub
Targeted Prevention Team (TPT)
A big welcome from the Targeted Prevention Team (TPT) The Targeted Prevention Team (TPT) is the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s (RBKC) specialist service for young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). The team is experienced in, and dedicated to,…
Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare Tax-Free Childcare is for working families, including those self-employed. You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months…
Thinking of opening a nursery setting
The following information will help you if you are considering opening an early years and childcare provision in Kensington and Chelsea. It is here to signpost you and develop your thinking - it is not intended as an action plan or a definitive list. When…
Thinking of working in Early Years and childcare
Different roles in early education, childcare and playwork Thinking of opening an Early Years setting Thinking of becoming a childminder Thinking of becoming a nanny Thinking about starting an out of school club Thinking about starting a parent and toddler group Early Years and Childcare…
TPT upcoming events
Find out about the Targetted Prevention Team (TPT) upcoming events by clicking on the following links: Tue 8th Aug 2023: Summer offer at Lancaster Youth Hub Thu 10th Aug 2023: Summer offer at Chelsea Youth Hub Thu 24th Aug 2023: GCSE Results helpline service
Training and employment
In this section you may find information and guidance about training and employment support and opportunities: Working in Early Years and Childcare Adult education and training Traineeships Apprenticeships Families and Communities Employment Service (FACES) Job opportunities in Kensington and Chelsea Volunteering
Training and employment for young people
Sir Simon Milton Scholarships Free courses for jobs Training providers offering free places for level 3 qualifications Octavia Foundation internships and apprenticeships Prince's Trust City Lions - education training employment Useful organisations and links
Training for Professionals and Practitioners
This page aims to provide information about training opportunities for professionals and practitioners working with children and young people: Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service (BBEECS) offer: The CPD programme is designed to help Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers (including childminders), children’s centres,…
Transitions during the Early Years
Starting nursery or school is a big milestone in your child’s life and can be both an exciting and anxious time for the child and parents/carers. Below are a few tips that can help to make this new transition as smooth as possible for your…
Under 5s health
Your mental health Infant feeding Midwives and Health Visitors (0-5 year olds) Services at Children Centres and Family Hubs Vaccinations, immunisations and infections Healthy eating Physical activity Keeping your baby safeand sleeping Babies with SEND
Upcoming changes to the free childcare entitlements
The government has announced the following changes to childcare support: Working parents on Universal Credit will be able to receive more financial help with their childcare costs from a registered provider. This will be up to the maximum amount of £951 per month for 1 child or up to £1,630…
Urgent Safety Alert issued for baby self-feeding pillows
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an Urgent Safety Alert for baby self-feeding pillows and is urging the public to stop using them immediately and dispose of them safely. Baby self-feeding pillow products are designed to be attached to a bottle so…
Useful contact details for professionals and practitioners
Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service (children up to 5 years old): Tel: 07814 804 262 / 07971 625922Email: [email protected]: Kensington and Chelsea FIS website Bi-Borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service: Tel: 020 7361 3311Email: [email protected]: Kensington…
Useful information for EY practitioners
In the sections below, you will be able to find additional information that we hope you will find useful: Better Health Start for Life: home learning environment toolkit GDPR information Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) Managing your profile on the FIS site BBC: Tiny Happy People…
Useful information for professionals
In the sections below, you will be able to find additional information that we hope you will find useful: Better Health Start for Life: home learning environment toolkit GDPR information Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) Managing your profile on the FIS site Strep A bulletin for…
Virtual learning
How others are doing it Learning websites Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory team
We are upgrading our websites! We'd value your feedback
Dear Kensington and Chelsea Parents/Carers, Young People and Professionals, We are very excited to announce that our Family Information Service (FIS) and SEND Local Offer websites are currently being upgraded! As part of this process, we would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions, so…
WellComm
The Bi-borough is proud to deepen its commitment to ensuring 'Brilliant Beginnings' for all young children. It is recognised in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2021, that spoken language underpins all areas of learning as well as improving life chances for all children. With this in…
What is an EHCP? (Education, Health and Care Plan)
What is an EHCP (Education, Health and Care plan) This is legal document which is a collaborative working document between the family, health, education and social care professionals. The child will have SEND whether with a diagnosis or without. These maybe health or education related…
What is the 'Early Help Service'?
Early Help in Kensington and Chelsea is a way of getting extra support when needed. Our integrated 0-19 (25 with SEND) service aims to help families when difficulties first begin so that we can support them with finding solutions quickly. Through our Family Hub Model,…
Worried about a child?
If you are worried that a child or young person is at immediate risk, please contact the assessment and access team immediately at: Tel: 020 7361 3013 Out of Hours - Emergency Duty Team 5pm – 9am and weekends on 020 7373 2227 Email: [email protected] Note: If…
Young carers
Drawn by Kylie, age 7 Are you under 18 and looking after someone in your family who is ill or disabled? This may be a parent, a brother or sister or a grandparent. Maybe you help by staying at home a lot to be there…
