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Directory results15 and 30 hours free early learning for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds promotional videos
The following video explains about the 15 and 30 hours funded early education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds in Kensington and Chelsea. You can also access a subtitled version in: Albanian, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya
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). Universal Approach It was agreed that early years settings will complete the page below for all children who are due a Health…
BBEECS Advisory Team
The Bi-borough Early Years and Inclusion Advisory Service support registered childcare within: the private, voluntary and independent sector maintained nursery reception classes nursery schools to develop high quality, inclusive early education and childcare places for children in RBKC and WCC. The team aim is to…
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]…
BBEECS Training Coordinator
Bi-borough Early Education and Childcare Service Training Coordinator I am the Training Coordinator for the Bi-borough Early Education and Childcare Service. I coordinate the Continuous Professional Development programme which is designed to help Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers (including Childminders), children’s centres, schools…
Bi-Borough Family Information Service (FIS)
The Family Information Service for Kensington and Chelsea, and for Westminster is a free, confidential and impartial information, advice and signposting for families with children aged up to 19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs) and for the professionals working with them. …
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA)
A Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) is an assessment of existing childcare provision in the borough, mapping supply of, demand for and gaps in the childcare market. The Childcare Act 2006 places a legal duty on local authorities to secure sufficient childcare (so far as is…
Concerns about a child (information for practitioners)
As an Early Years practitioner, you may occasionally become concerned about a child in your care; or a parent/carer may express concerns about their child to you. What to do if you are concerned about a child Some children will need additional support during their education…
DfE Early Years Child Development training
A new online Early years child development training from the Department for Education is now available. The course is primarily aimed at: early years practitioners childminders nursery managers However, the training is available to anyone who may find it useful, including parents and carers. About…
Disability Access Fund (DAF)
From April 2017, the Government introduced new funding for Early Years childcare providers to enable them to offer more places to young children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). This funding is called the Disability Access Fund (DAF). The DAF is available to Early Years…
Disclaimer
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) is committed to the highest standard of quality information and every attempt has been made to present up to date and accurate information. However, the RBKC council gives no warranty as to the accuracy of the information on this web site…
Diversity and anti-racism
This section aims to provide information and guidance about diversity and inclusion in the EY: LGBTQIA + Early Years Early Years diversity and anti-racism toolkit Equity and diversity questionnaire What is BLM Helping young people think about race in the early years
Early Intervention Service (access to Short Breaks)
Short Breaks can be accessed via the Early Intervention Service team. Short breaks are for families with children between the age of 0 and 18 who are affected in their everyday living by one or more of the following: A physical impairment A sensory impairment Chronic…
Early Intervention Service (EIS) referral forms
Short Breaks are changing their name to Early Intervention Service team. Please download the required referral document: EIS referral form Biborough DCT support referral form
Early Years and Childcare job vacancies
There are many sites where you can learn about the current possitions in childcare available in Westminster. Some are listed below: Day Nursery Jobs Westminster - Westminster Day Nursery Job Vacancies (daynurseries.co.uk) Early Years Jobs in Westminster - 2022 | Indeed.com Early Years Teaching Assistant…
Early Years Hub for practitioners
'Brilliant Beginnings for ALL Children' Welcome to the Bi-Borough Early Years Hub, a dedicated platform to support Early Years Practitioners and Childminders in Kensington and Chelsea. In this section, we aim to provide you with important updates, information and guidance, which hopefully you will find useful.…
Early Years in schools
Welcome to the Kensington and Chelsea Early Years Hub, a dedicated space for Early Years Professionals in schools in Kensington and Chelsea. In this section, we aim to provide you with important updates, information and guidance, which hopefully you will find useful. Please feel free…
Early Years Premium (EYPP) for practitioners
The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) gives providers additional funding to support disadvantaged 3- and 4-year-old pupils who meet the eligibility criteria. Hourly rate It is paid at 62p per hour (applicable from summer term 2023). Eligibility Three and four-year olds will be eligible for…
Educational Psychology Consultation Service training
Our SLA for Schools: The EPCS offers a large range of training to schools promoted through our Schools SLA and through our school link EPs. We encourage schools to think about additional services they would like that relate to child and educational psychology and to request…
EHC needs assessment (EHCNA)
What is an EHCNA? (Education, Health and Care needs assessment) This is the initial document submitted in the process which is then reviewed by the Early Years panel who look at the evidence to decide whether they agree to assess for the Education Health Care…
EYFS
Please find here relevant information and links regarding the EYFS: New EYFS framework (from Sep 2021) EYFS guidance on exemptions EYFSP handbook EY inspection handbook Development matters Progress check at age 2 Should you have any queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team
Family Hubs newsletters
Please click on the links below to access the latest Kensington and Chelsea Family Hubs newsletters: 2023 May March February 2022 December 2022 edition September 2022 edition July 2022 edition June 2022 edition May 2022 edition April 2022 edition 2021 December 2021 edition November 2021…
Family Information Service (FIS) Newsletters
Please click on the link below to access the latest newsletter: 2023 Spring edition 2022 Kensington and Chelsea FIS newsletter winter 2022 edition Kensington and Chelsea FIS newsletter autumn 2022 edition Kensington and Chelsea FIS newsletter summer 2022 edition Kensington and Chelsea FIS newsletter spring…
Fostering and Adoption
The Kensington and Chelsea Adoption Service is now run by Coram Ambitious for Adoption. If you are enquiring about Adopting a Child please contact [email protected] If you are enquiring about Post Adoption Support please contact [email protected] If you are enquiring about your birth or adoption records prior to 1975 (National Children’s Adoption Association) please…
The four-part 'graduated approach'
The four-part 'graduated approach' is designed to help you decide on the levels of support and type of action to be put in place for children in your school or setting: Assess The early years practitioner or SENCO should work in collaboration with parent/carers to identify…
