Articles on Parents and Carers (145)
Physical activity
Activities for children and young people You can find leisure activities on our 'Things to do locally' page, as well as on the Our City website. Change4Life The Change4Life Service clubs includes physical activity. You can find further informaiton on the Family Action Change4Life service page. Free annual membership for…Post-16 educational and career options
You can leave school on the last Friday in June if you'll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays. You must then choose whether to: stay in full-time education - for example at school, sixth form college, further education college or University Technical College…Primary Schools
Please find below the Kensington and Chelsea primary education guide: Kensington and Chelsea: your choice for primary education guide In addition, you can access a list of local schools in the link below: List of Primary Schools in Kensington and ChelseaRecently delivered events and projects
Previously delivered events and projects: October 2022 Half Term Academy (a partnership with TPT, the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB), QPR, Mind FC, London Sports Trust, SPEAR, Youth Construction Trust, Economic Development Team and Clement James Centre to respond to what young people said…Register for a Family Hub
If you live in Kensington and Chelsea and would like to register for a Family Hub / Children's Centre within the borough, please contact a member of the team on [email protected]. Information about the services currently available, timetables and locations can be found on the following link: Family…Safeguarding children
The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) for Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. The safeguarding of children is everyone's responsibility, and the LSCP website contains in depth information for: Children and young people Parents, carers and the public professionals and volunteers The LSCP site also lists…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,…Schools, education and learning
For information and guidance on topics related to schools, education and learning, please explore the sections below:SEND funding in mainstream schools: what can you expect your school to provide?
This page explains the funding mainstream schools in the Bi-borough recieve to help support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Schools SEND funding explained Mainstream schools receive funding for pupils with SEND in 3 parts: Core funding for universal provision - funding provided…Speech and language therapy
Learning to talk is one of the most important elements of a young child’s growth and development. Early interaction between parent and baby stimulates vital early brain development. It also lays the foundations for a lifelong loving relationship. The earliest bonding and signs of love…Start for Life: baby's first years
Please explore the following sections to access information on the highlighted topics:Start for Life: conception and first 2 years
The Westminster 'Start for Life' programme is based on the new government vision for the first 1,001 critical days on a child's life. This initiative aims to provide support and guidance to expectant and new parents to achieve the best outcomes for their child from…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 families (Early Help)
One-to-one family support (Early Help) Our Early Help services are continuing to provide support for families during this period, in a different way. If you are already receiving one-to-one support from our Early Help team, your practitioner will contact you weekly or fortnightly via telephone…Support for my mental health
NHS Community Living Well Talking Therapies Talking Therapies is part of the national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. It is a free and confidential NHS service for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea, Queen’s…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…Symptoms and complications during pregnancy
In this section you can access information about common health symptoms and complications during pregnancy: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…