Articles on Diversity and inclusion (184)
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…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…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…Childcare support if I am working and meet certain criteria
Subject to eligibility, from 9 months old children may be now entitled to 30 hours (term-time) government-funded early education and childcare until they start school. To access these 30 hours, you (and your partner) must be working and meet the income threadshold set by the government. Find out if…Childcare Works: Wraparound and Early Years toolkits
We are delighted to let you know that the Childcare Works Wraparound and Early Years Provider Toolkits have now been launched. The toolkits are designed to be used by all providers of childcare, including PVI, childminders, school and Local Authority run provision. One toolkit is for Wraparound providers and one…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…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: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…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…