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Guidance for service providers
There are two sections of this website: Information for Families provides information to all parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-19 years, or 0-25 years if their child has a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND). The SEND Local Offer focuses on providing accessible…Health and Development Reviews
Health Visitors offer services to families within our children’s centres, family hubs and local health centres to provide services to families in locations close to their home. After attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, there will be a new birth visit…Health and wellbeing (birth to 5)
The 'Best Start in Life' is the new government strategy, which aims to provide the best opportunities and support for children right from the beginning, so they can thrive. It means helping families to support their children to succeed through everyday experiences, high-quality learning and…Health and wellbeing (over 5s)
This section aims to provide advice and guidance about health services available to children over 5 years old. Please feel free to explore the different sections below:Health and wellbeing (pre-birth to 19)
This section aims to provide health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents, and to children fron birth to 19:Health during preconception and pregnancy
In this section you can access information on how to look after your health and on health services available during pregnancy:Healthy eating (over 5s)
The following websites can help you find healthy eating ideas:Healthy eating: resources to support parents/carers
NHS – Healthy Eating and Food Safety and NHS - Recipes for Healthier Families Good overview of healthy eating and links to recipe ideas, food safety, vitamins, food allergies, and supporting fussy eaters. NHS – Help to buy food, milk and vitamins (Healthy Start) Information on the…Healthy Start
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in…Help for low income families
The government provides information on a number of different Benefits for families, including who they are for and how you can apply for them, including; Apply for free school meals Benefits calculators Care to Learn Carer's Credit Childcare Grant Claim if you were injured while serving…Helpful information when choosing a Childminder
Here are some key facts and things to consider when looking to use a childminder.Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF)
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and is all about making school holidays awesome! If you’re aged 4 to 16 and get Free School Meals, you can join for free. There are loads of exciting things…Holiday Clubs and Activities
For updated information on holiday activities in the borough. Please note that Ofsted registered clubs are updated when updates are received from Ofsted.Holiday clubs and playschemes
These can offer a wide range of activities such as sports, outdoor and indoor games, arts, crafts and drama. For further information on how the clubs and playschemes operate or for any questions, please contact your chosen club directly.Join the 'Bags of Taste' free fun cooking courses
Save money and cook better than the takeaway JOIN OUR FREE FUN COOKING COURSES ...all you need is a kitchen and a phone! Free fun cooking courses at home. Cook great food in just two weeks! Impress friends and family Exciting meals can be quick,…Kensington & Chelsea school starter and leaver returns to the local authority
It is a legal requirement for all schools to notify the maintaining local authority of all new starters and leavers to their school or alternative education provision. This does not include pupils starting at the school at the first point of entry in reception or…Kensington and Chelsea Best Start Family Hubs
What are Best Start Family Hubs? The 'Best Start in Life' strategy aims to ensure children receive the right support from pregnancy through the early years so they can thrive. In Kensington and Chelsea, the Best Start Family Hubs bring together all the support you may need…Kensington and Chelsea Libraries
There are a six free public libraries based across Kensington and Chelsea offering a wide range of services, activities and events for people of all ages and different needs. Read this page for an introduction to some of the work they do for the local…Learning through everyday activities and play at home
Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps to build self-worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very absorbed in…Library Offer for Under 5s: 'Little Learners - Building Skills Through Play'
In this section, you will be able to find out about the exciting activities that Kensington and Chelsea Libraries provide to support learning and development for children under 5. Explore the sections below to find out more:Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
In order to manage allegations against professionals, every Local Authority appoints a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). The LADO works within Children’s Services and should be alerted to all cases in which it is alleged that a person who works with children has: behaved in…Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)
Are you a Parent or a Guardian? Protecting children is your responsibility too. The safety and welfare of children - or child protection - is everyone's business. You could be a neighbour, friend, parent, relative, childminder, teacher or doctor - or working for any organisation…Looking after a sick child (from birth to 5)
Almost all babies, toddlers and children aged up to five will get the most common childhood illnesses like chicken pox, colds, sore throats, ear infections. While these are not very nice at the time, they are easy to treat when required and then easily cared for…