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Directory resultsThe Targeted Prevention Team - Meet the team
Sandeep Kurrie – Targeted Prevention Team Worker Lisa Todd – Targeted Prevention Team Worker Darshi Haria – Targeted Prevention Team Worker Zeena Gordon – Senior Coordinator, Targeted Prevention Team Jackie Scarparo – Deputy Manager Detached and Outreach Team and Targeted Prevention Team. For your ease of reference, the…
Tax-Free Childcare
The Tax-Free Childcare offer is a scheme launched by the Government alongside the additional 15 hours free childcare for working parents. This scheme is designed to help working families with their childcare costs. Visit the government's Childcare Choices page for more information. Please note that by…
Teaching and learning
Below we have put together relevant information about teaching and learning: Development matters EYFS adopter documents Observation, assessment and planning EY Virtual Conference Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team
Teaching and learning (EY in schools)
Below we have put together relevant information about Teaching and Learning: Development matters EYFS adopter documents Observation, assessment and planning Recovery curriculum Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team
Total Family Coaching
Total Family Coaching The current COVID-19 crisis is creating unique challenges for parents, families and women survivors of domestic abuse. We continue to run all our support services virtually. Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 a clock: THE FREEDOM- for women survivors of Domestic Abuse- a 10…
Traineeships
Please find below information about traineeships. Also, apprenticeship opportunities are regularly offered in Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC): GOV.UK: What is a traineeship GOV.UK: Find a traineeship Careers helpline for teenagers National Careers Service Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) careers portal Should you have…
Training and employment
Welcome to our training and employment page! In this section we aim to provide you with useful information and guidance about training and employment opportunities. Please feel welcome to explore the sections below for further details: Adult education and training CACHE qualifications Traineeships Apprenticeships Training…
Training and support for schools and settings
This page brings together council-commissioned training options for schools and settings in Kensington & Chelsea relevant to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). View the sections below to find out more about the different training packages that are available. …
Training for professionals
Please find in the sections below information about training opportunities for professionals:
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…
Transitions in the Early Years (information for practitioners)
Starting nursery or school is a big milestone in a child’s life and can be both an exciting and anxious time for the child and parents/carers. Below are a few tips and guidance that can support you as an early years practitioner to make this…
Under 5s Activities to do at home
Here are some resources you can do with your under 5s whilst at home: Download these activities Mindful Monsters Mr Cress Head Den Building How to make Playdough Pasta Jewellery Shake Rattle and Roll Brown Bear Physical Activity Treasure Basket Babies Owl babies story time…
University and college hardship funds
You could get extra money from your university or college if you’re experiencing financial hardship. You may be, for example: a student with children, especially single parents a mature student with existing financial commitments from a low-income family disabled a student that was previously in…
Useful contact details for professionals and practitioners
You can access the list of Kensington and Chelsea services on the link below: Kensington and Chelsea contact directory Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service (children up to 5 years old): Tel: 07814 804 262 / 07971 625922Email: Bi-boroughChildCareEarlyEd@rbkc.gov.ukKensington and Chelsea websiteWestminster website…
Useful information for families
In this section you will find useful information and contacts: Kensington and Chelsea Citizens Advice Foundation years: what to expect when Food banks in Kensington and Chelsea
Virtual learning
How others are doing it Learning websites Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory team
Virtual one-to-one advice and guidance
We will try and maintain regular contact with all of our families who attend by email, telephone or text and continue to offer virtual one-to-one support and identify anything you may need in the coming months. If you need to speak to one of our…
Volunteering in Kensington and Chelsea
Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience and a great opportunity to learn new skills or meet new people. Please find below some opportunities available locally: Do it: Kensington and Chelsea Volunteer centre Kensington and Chelsea
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…
Westminster Early Years clusters
Next Cluster Meeting dates: Monday 30th November 2020 WCC North East Cluster 3:30 – 4:30pm Tuesday 1st December 2020 WCC North West Cluster 3:30 – 4:30pm
What are children's centres and family hubs?
Children’s centres and Family hubs are there to support mum, dad and their children including grandparents and carers caring for children, with friendly, experienced and qualified staff on hand to assist you with making choices and using services. These are great places for families and…
What is a Family Hub?
Family Hubs In RBKC a Family Hub is not about trying to locate as many different services into one building, but it is a way to bring different types of support together for families to help resolve their issues. To ensure that that support is…
What is the Quality and Outcomes Framework?
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is a way the NHS rewards GPs for delivering good practice. It works by rating GP performance in several key areas related to quality care and health outcomes. For example, GP practices gain points for keeping a list of…
What to expect, when? Guidance to your child’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage
How to use this guide The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) sets out the learning and development stages for children as they grow from birth to five years. For those working in the early years - whether in a nursery, pre-school, a childminder or…
Wheelchair Service User Feedback Online Group
AJM Healthcare provide NHS wheelchair services for both Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea and are really keen to hear from service users about their experiences of wheelchair services. They run regular forums and their next one is scheduled for Wednesday 4th November at 11.30am and…
