Advice & Information
Directory resultsSafeguarding children
The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) for Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. The safeguarding of children is everyone's responsibility, and the LSCP website contains in depth information for: Children and young people Parents, carers and the public professionals and volunteers The LSCP site also lists…
Safeguarding children (information for professionals)
This section aims to support staff (paid and voluntary) safeguard the children within their care. Within this section you will find links to: How to make a safeguarding referral Information on the LADO and how they can support staff if an allegation is made against…
School term and holiday dates
The following are the recommended school terms and holiday dates for nursery, primary and secondary schools. Please note that schools have the autonomy to determine their own term dates. The School Admissions Team will continue to consult on and determine recommended dates, as outlined below,…
Schools Hub
Welcome to the Bi-Borough Schools Hub, a dedicated platform to support teachers and school staff in Kensington and Chelsea. In this section, we aim to provide you with important updates, information and guidance, which hopefully you will find useful. Please feel free to explore the…
Schools Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding schools, from the different type of schools available, to school support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The content sections below contains questions have been submitted by local parents and answered…
Schools, education and learning
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 (under 5 year olds) 2. Primary education Key Stage…
Secondary Schools
Please access a 'Starting secondary schools hints and tips guide' in the link below: Kesington and Chelsea: applying for secondary schools guide Also, an additional list of local schools can be accessed through the link below: List of Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF)
The SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF) is available to ensure the inclusion of children with additional needs in early education. The Enhanced SENIF is for: 3- and 4-year olds (no matter where they live) who are taking up any number of hours of free entitlement who have…
SEN support
SEN support in the early years Identifying the child needs is the first step to putting together an action plan to improve the outcomes for the child. How can the practitioner support child and parent/carer When a child appears not to be making progress either…
SEND inclusion passport and exemplar
SEND inclusion passport template SEND inclusion passport exemplar
SEND information and guidance for Early Years Practitioners
This section aims to provide useful information and guidance about SEND matters for professionals in the Early Years sector: Concerns about a child: what to do SEND toolkit Identifying children with SEND: information and guidance Guide for Childminders EY SEND audit The four-part 'graduated approach'…
SEND Local Offer
Find out the latest news from the Local Offer We are continually reviewing and developing the Local Offer and would welcome your feedback. Please complete our short survey or contact us. Did you know you can also download the Local Offer to as an icon on your phone?…
SEND Local Offer
Find out the latest news from the Local Offer We are continually reviewing and developing the Local Offer and would welcome your feedback. Please complete our short survey or contact us. Did you know you can also download the Local Offer to as an icon on your phone?…
SEND resources for professionals
SEND Resources for Professionals The resources below can also be found in the Kensington and Chelsea SEND Local Offer website and bring together a wide collection of toolkits, advice and guidance to support and help those professionals working closely with young people with SEND. They…
Service Pupil Premium Resource Directory
Welcome to the first edition of the Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Service Pupil Premium Directory. This Directory has been created to support schools develop their understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Armed Forces Community and the Service Pupil Premium. It pulls together information…
South Family Hub Children's Centre Offer
Our centres are warm and friendly places and welcome all resident families with a child under five. Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Cheyne Children’s Centre is also open once a month on a Saturday. At each of our centres…
Speech and language therapy
Learning to talk is one of the most important elements of a young child’s growth and development. Early interaction between parent and baby stimulates vital early brain development. It also lays the foundations for a lifelong loving relationship. The earliest bonding and signs of love…
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) resources
In this section you will find useful information and resources: I CAN – Speech and communication resources Black sheep resources Do2learn Variety of different free downloadable visuals can be found here. Widgit Supporting communication and reading for young learners. Downloadable software that supports symbol labelling, visual timetables and educational materials…
Start for Life: conception and first 2 years
The 'Start for Life' programme is the new government vision for the first 1,001 critical days on a child's life. This initiative aims to provide support and guidance to expectant and new parents to achieve the best outcomes for their child from conception and throughout…
Stories and rhymes for under 5s
Stories with activity packs: Owl babies story time and activities Messy and sensory play The hungry caterpillar story activity pack Family Support indoor activity pack Marble Paper The Gruffalo The Rainbow Fish Elmer Peace at Last Story Dear Zoo Story Story time with the Children's…
Strengthening Parents - Free 13 week parenting course
Please see below information about this free parenting programme:
Support for families (Early Help)
One-to-one family support (Early Help) Our Early Help services are continuing to provide support for families during this period, in a different way. If you are already receiving one-to-one support from our Early Help team, your practitioner will contact you weekly or fortnightly via telephone…
Support for parents of children with SEND
Parent Zone Parents from our parent groups across the Bi-borough have proposed a range of questions across education, health and social care that they would like to have answered. In our new Parent Zone, we publish these questions alongside answers from staff at the Local…
Support from your midwife
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…
