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Resources and guidance for practitioners
Range of different resources and advice for professionals can be found here. Community occupational therapy resources Speech and language therapy advice Sensory processing difficulties Autism spectrum condition Hearing impairment/Deafness Down's syndrome Additional support for professionals (IPSEA) SEND pen portrait NASEN Resources Kensington and Chelsea IASS…Resources for Wraparound Care and Out of School (OOS) Providers
This sections aims to provide guidance and resources to support wraparound care and 'out of school' (OOS) providers. Latest news: You may be interested in a new Wraparound Toolkit designed by Childcare Works which is packed with resources specifically for wraparound providers. From November 2025, Ofsted Inspections…Safeguarding children
The safeguarding of children is everyone's responsibility. The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) for Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster contains in depth information for: Children and young people Parents, carers and the public professionals and volunteers The LSCP site also lists training and resources available including e-Learning and training…Safeguarding children (information for professionals)
This section aims to support staff (paid and voluntary) safeguard the children within their care. Within this section you will find links to: How to make a safeguarding referral Information on the LADO and how they can support staff if an allegation is made against…SCERTS
Welcome to our SCERTS® page, the central location for all current SCERTS® resources, guides, and reference materials. This page provides access to the most up-to-date information to support the effective understanding and implementation of the SCERTS framework. All relevant documents, tools, and guidance materials will be maintained here to…School readiness
Starting Reception: your child's journey to school starts at home We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we're all learning from birth. When it's time to start school, some children will need more help than others. There are key skills…School term and holiday dates
The following are the recommended school terms and holiday dates for nursery, primary and secondary schools. Please note that schools have the autonomy to determine their own term dates. The School Admissions Team will continue to consult on and determine recommended dates, as outlined below,…School uniform support
If you are looking for school uniform support, we would first suggest contacting your child’s school to see if they have a uniform bank available. Alternatively, the following charities may be able to support you if you meet their criteria. Please note that if you…Schools Hub
Welcome to the Bi-Borough Schools Hub, a dedicated platform to support school leaders, teachers and support staff working in Kensington and Chelsea schools. If you have any queries relating to this information please contact us by email to [email protected] In this section, we aim to…Schools, education and learning
For information and guidance on topics related to schools, education and learning, please explore the sections below:Screen time guidance for under 5s
Digital screens are a part of modern life, but finding the right balance between screen time and other activities for young children can be tricky. That’s why the Best Start In Life has created evidence‑informed guidance to support parents and carers in shaping healthy screen…SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF)
The SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF) is available to ensure the inclusion of children with additional needs in early education. The Enhanced SENIF is for children from 9 month and over (no matter where they live) who are taking up any number of hours of free…SEN support (Early Years Practitioners)
SEN support in the early years Identifying the child needs is the first step to putting together an action plan to improve the outcomes for the child. How can the practitioner support child and parent/carer When a child appears not to be making progress either…SEND funding in the Early Years
Early years settings include nurseries, pre-schools and childminders providing early education for children up to the age of five. These settings are expected to meet the needs of most children from their core budget. However, if early years settings are unable to meet a child's…SEND information and guidance for Early Years Practitioners
For SEND related training opportunities, visit the Training for Early Years Professionals page. If you have any queries, please contact the BBEECS Team: Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service team.SEND Local Offer
• Share your views on the proposed national SEND reforms to help shape our local response • Complete the survey by clicking hereSEND Resources for OOS and Wraparound Providers
Childcare Works The Creating Inclusive Provision Toolkit (below) for providers of Wraparound Childcare, Breakfast Clubs and Holidays Activities and Food Programmes was developed to support schools, private, voluntary and independent (PVI) providers, childminders, and local authorities in creating inclusive wraparound provision that is accessible to families of…Service Pupil Premium Resource Directory
Welcome to the first Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Service Pupil Premium Directory. This Directory has been created to support schools develop their understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Armed Forces Community and the Service Pupil Premium. It pulls together information and resources from…