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2-2½ years integrated review. EYFS progress check
It is important to liaise with your local health visiting teams as soon as you have concerns about a child (with parental consent). 2-2 1/2 integrated review - progress check form for Early Years Providers You can access this form on the following link: 2-2 1/2…3 and 4 year olds: 15 funded hours of early education and childcare
All three and four year old children in England are entitled to 15 hours of government-funded childcare or early education for 38 weeks (up to 570 hours per year), that you can use flexibly with one or more providers. Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks,…30 hours of funded early education and childcare per week
From September 2025, eligible children will be entitled to 30 hours government-funded early education and childcare per week (currently 15 hours) from 9 months old until they start school. Parents using the 30 hours can save up to £7,500 a year (read more on this link). These hours are intended to…About wraparound childcare
The Best Start in Life website has been updated with information about the programme. This includes guidance on the right to request childcare, and information on the ability to use Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare to pay for wraparound if eligible alongside other government childcare cost…Activities and things to do locally
HAF Programme (school holidays) Activities at local libraries Our City Further information about specific activitities and programmes can be found on the following sections:Admissions and attendance
Information and guidance on school admissions and attendance matters This section has been created to provide information and guidance for schools relating to aspects of statutory guidance Working Together to Improve School Attendance.Adult education and training
In this section you can explore adult learning opportunities:Adult education, training and employment
In this section you may find information and guidance about training and employment support and opportunities:Anti-racist practice standards and action plan 2024-2029
Anti-racist practice and standards action planApplying for a school place: Admissions
Applying for a primary school place for September 2025 start If your child was born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 you can apply for them to join the Reception Class 2025. The deadline to apply was Wednesday 15 January 2025. If you have…Apprenticeships
Please find below information about apprenticeships. Also, apprenticeship opportunities are regularly offered in Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC): GOV.UK: Become an apprentice National Careers Service Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) Graduate and Apprenticeships 42 top apprenticeships programmes for young people in the UKAre you aged 16 to 19* not in education, employment or training?
The Kensington and Chelsea Targetted Prevention Team (TPT) may be able to help. Find out more on the following leaflet:Autism spectrum condition
Information and resources about autism are available on the sections below:Babies and children's healthy eating
Please find below information and tips on how to set healthy eating habits from the early years:BBEECS Funding Team
The Bi-borough Early Years and Childcare Funding Team support registered childcare within: the private, voluntary and independent sector maintained nursery reception classes nursery schools Meet the Team: Prosscovia ApireBi-borough Early Years Funding ManagerMob: 07739 316190Email: [email protected] Debbie Cole Bi-borough Early Years Funding Officer (Kensington and Chelsea) Mob: 07739 316132Email: [email protected]…Becoming a Childminder
To become a registered childminder you will need to hold a Level 3 or above in Childcare & Education and have worked with children under the age of 5 years in the past 2 years. If you do not have this qualification you will need to complete…Bereavement support
We appreciate that this is a very difficult time and the unexpected loss of a loved one due to coronavirus can be particularly distressing. Please visit the Council’s website for information, guidance and advice on deaths, funerals and bereavement. The Council have also created leaflets for families,…Best practice resources
On the following links you may access some best practice resources: Ordinarily available provision - EYFS poster Working with children that may have speech, language and communication needs Top tips for communication Emotional regulation strategies for pre-school and non-verbal childrenBest Start in Life (pre-birth to 5)
News! Access the 'Best Start in Life' newsletter on this link.Birth to two years old
Please explore the following sections to access information on the highlighted topics:Breakfast and after school clubs
Wraparound childcare You may find the following guide useful: Before and after school childcare: Everything you need to know about wraparound care - The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk) Breakfast clubs These provide a safe place for your child to wait until school starts and many can provide…Breastfeeding Plan
Why have a breastfeeding plan? The breastfeeding plan has been developed to encourage breastfeeding and support families across Westminster. Breastfeeding supports positive parent-infant relationships, oral health (breastfed babies are less likely to have misaligned teeth or develop speech and language problems) and healthy weight through…Broad areas of need
SEND CoP Chapter 6 - 'The 4 Broad areas of need': Communication and interaction 6.28 Children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) have difficulty in communicating with others. This may be because they have difficulty saying what they want to, understanding…Care to Learn Scheme
The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study (up to £195 per child per week if you live in London).