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Start for Life: pregnancy, labour and birth
In this section you can access information on how to look after your health and on health services available during pregnancy:Stay with us: preventing suicide together
On the link below, you can access the Kensington and Chelsea dedicated suicide prevention resource. We want to raise awareness of suicide and its impact on our communities. Here, you will find practical information on the support available locally in Kensington and Chelsea, as well…Support for young carers
Are you under 18 and looking after someone in your family who is ill or disabled? This may be a parent, a brother or sister or a grandparent. Maybe you help by staying at home a lot to be there for them, helping them get…Supporting children to communicate
If you think your child needs some help with their speech, language and communication development, the Bi-Borough Communication Hub is here to help.The hub offers free advice, resources and support to young people of all ages and their families in both Kensington and Chelsea and Westminser, as…Symptoms and complications during pregnancy
In this section you can access information about common health symptoms and complications during pregnancy:Take part in our breastfeeding survey
We’d like to hear your journey whether you’ve breastfed, formula-fed, or both. Please share your experience to help improve local services and have your voice heard. The survey is open to: anyone living in Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster who is either pregnant or has an…Targeted Prevention Team (TPT)
A big welcome from the Targeted Prevention Team (TPT) The Targeted Prevention Team (TPT) is the Kensington and Chelsea specialist free service for young people who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). The team is experienced in, and dedicated to, providing Careers, Education,…Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is for working families, including those self-employed. You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a…Things to do for under 5s
Parent, baby and toddler sessionsThinking of opening an Early Years setting
The following information will help you if you are considering opening an early years and childcare provision in Kensington and Chelsea. It is here to signpost you and develop your thinking - it is not intended as an action plan or a definitive list. When…Thinking of working in Early Years and childcare
Find out more in the Department for Education campaign: Do something big - Early Years Careers.Training and employment for young people
Sir Simon Milton Scholarships Free courses for jobs Training providers offering free places for level 3 qualifications Octavia Foundation internships and apprenticeships Prince's Trust City Lions - education training employment Useful organisations and linksTraining for Professionals and Practitioners
This page aims to provide information about training opportunities for professionals and practitioners working with children and young people: Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service (BBEECS) offer: The CPD programme is designed to help Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers (including childminders), children’s centres,…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…Types of educational setting and how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Drawn by Nico, age 6Across the Bi-borough, there are various types of schools and settings. These each provide support to children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in different ways. The type of school or setting which is best-suited to a…Useful contact details for professionals and practitioners
Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service (children up to 5 years old): Tel: 07814 804 262 / 07971 625922Email: [email protected]: www.rbkc.gov.uk/childcare Family Information Hub: www.rbkc.gov.uk/families Bi-Borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service: Tel: 020 7361 3311Email: [email protected]: Kensington Town…Useful information and resources for 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.…Volunteer with us as an Early Years Parent Champion!
Did your family use funded childcare support? Did it help your child? If so, we need your help to support other families in your community. We are looking for parents who had a good experience with accessing their funded childcare entitlements to share their story…Warm and wellbeing over winter in Kensington and Chelsea
Welcome to the “Warmth and Wellbeing Over Winter” booklet. This guide provides essential information on services and support available from Peabody and our Community Organisations in North Kensington throughout the winter months. Inside this booklet, you’ll find advice on wellbeing, financial and budgeting support, access…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…