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Useful information and resources for EY professionals
Explore the sections below for information and resources that may be of interest:Vaccinations and immunisations for under 5s
Vaccinations are the most effective way to protect your child from many serious and potentially fatal diseases. The World Health Organisation says that vaccinations are the most important health intervention after clean water and are responsible for saving millions of lives world wide every year.…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,…What we expect from schools and settings around SEND
We expect every early years provider, state-funded mainstream and special school and post 16 setting to make effective education for children with special educational needs and disability so that they make good progress in their learning and, in the long-term, can become independent and gain…Who's Who in the Transition Service?
Click on the profiles below to find out more about the people working in the Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Transition teams:Whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and airways. Whooping cough is sometimes known as the 100-day cough because of how long it takes to recover from it.Working in Early Years and childcare
Find out more in the Department for Education campaign: 'Do something big - Early Years Careers'.Worried about a child?
If you are worried about a child If you are worried that a child or young person might need help or is being neglected or hurt, it is important that you share your worries. Many people are worried that contacting Family Services will mean that…Worried about a child? (information for professionals)
Safeguarding children is everybody’s responsibility. All professionals who work with children have a responsibility to safeguard them and to know how to seek help when things are not quite right or when difficulties arise. It is important to act fast if you suspect abuse as…Young parent
Please find below useful information and services that can offer support if you are a young parent:Youth services in Kensington and Chelsea
Find youth and play services to suit your interests in Kensington and Chelsea We’ve invested almost £5 million over five years in our youth and play services through the Youth Empowerment Grant. We partner with Young K&C to distribute these grants across the borough, ensuring…Youth support and opportunities
If you are 16-19 years old and not in education, training or employment (NEET), or a young carer, or if you are in care or leaving care, you may find information about free support available in Kensington and Chelsea on the sections below: Not in…