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Directory results15 hours early education entitlement for 2 year olds
2 Year Targeted Funding This scheme in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is called Busy 2s. To see eligibility criteria and to make an online application, families should visit this link: RBKC Free Early Education for 2 year olds Applications can be submitted…
15 hours free education entitlement for 3 & 4 year olds
3-4 Year Universal Funding In England, Ofsted-registered early years providers can offer free early years education and childcare for children aged 3-4 All 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to a free universal early education place. Each place provides 15 hours of early years education for up…
30 hours free education for 3 & 4 year olds (extended entitlement)
30 Hours Funding (also known as - additional 15 Hours for 3-4 year olds) Working parents of 3 and 4 year olds may be entitled to an additional 15 hours of free childcare per week. This funding will only be made available to families where…
BBEECS Advisory Team
The Bi-borough Early Years and Inclusion Advisory Service support registered childcare within: the private, voluntary and independent sector also 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…
BBEECS continuous professional development (CPD) for EY practitioners
The CPD programme is designed to help Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers (including childminders), children’s centres, schools and independent sector providers meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted minimum requirements. The programme is informed by recommendations from Ofsted inspections, feedback from…
BBEECS Funding Team
The Bi-borough Early Years and Childcare Funding Team support registered childcare within: the private, voluntary and independent sector also maintained nursery reception classes nursery schools Meet the Team: Prosscovia ApireBi-borough Early Years Funding ManagerMob: 07739 316190Email: Prosscovia.Apire@rbkc.gov.uk Debbie Cole Bi-borough Early Years Funding Officer (Kensington and Chelsea) Mob: 07739…
BBEECS online training practitioners
Please find below online training sessions to support your practice. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions: Ofsted information for practitioners SENIF online training
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 Autism Advisory Service
The Autism Advisory team has collated an audit for settings to use when they suspect a child may displaying behaviours consistent with Social, Communication differences. It is recommended that settings use this audit as a tool to assess how often children are displaying behaviours and…
Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare (BBEECS) training programme for Early Years sector
The CPD programme is designed to help Ofsted registered early years and childcare providers (including childminders), children’s centres, schools and independent sector providers, meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted minimum requirements. Courses are aimed at: School staff working within the Early Years…
Bi-borough Early Years Hub
"Brilliant beginnings for all children" Welcome to the 'Bi-borough Early Years hub', a dedicated space for Early Years Practitioners in Kensington and Chelsea. The Bi-borough Early Education and Childcare Service team is committed to supporting you and to strengthening your business. Our aim is to…
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…
Child development clinic
Woodfield child development service (St Mary's Hospital) Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic there is a change to this service. Please visit Coronavirus Page on local offer (Kensington and Chelsea / Westminster) for more information and details of how to contact the service. The main…
Childcare choices information
Click to view 'Childcare Choices' information: Childcare Choices information pack to support parents during COVID-19 Top things providers need to know about Tax-Free Childcare; Visual map of the customer journey through their childcare account; Parent tips for using the 30 hours provision
Childcare vacancies and reception
In this section, you can find information about early education and childcare vacancies in Kensington and Chelsea. Below are links to settings and providers that currently advertise vacancies: St Peter's Nursery, Notting Hill have spaces for the summer term (3-4 year olds only), and from…
Childminders - safeguarding referrals
Safeguarding referrals pathway Please access here the childminders' safeguarding referral flowchart Useful contacts Please use the following contact details to seek advice or to refer your concern regarding a child in your care: For safeguarding advice or referrals please contact the Local Authority where the…
Childminders registering with Ofsted
Registering with Ofsted Providing childcare services in England Briefing for those wishing to become childminders Register with Ofsted Should you have any queries, please contact: Glynis MatesBi-borough Early Years and Inclusion Advisor (Childminders)Mob: 07971 626075Email: gmates@westminster.gov.uk
COVID-19 / Coronavirus Updates and Resources
We have created this page on the Kensington & Chelsea Family Information Service to share resources and information that may be useful to families and those working with children and young people. We are committed to supporting you as a parent during this period and will…
DfE documents
Please click on the links below to access relevant information: Should you have any funding queries, please contact the Early Years Advisory Team
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…
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 Intervention Service (formerly Short Breaks)
Short Breaks are changing their name to 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…
Early Years Premium (EYPP)
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 53p per hour. Eligibility Three and four-year olds will be eligible for EYPP if the child receives…
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…
EHC needs assessment (EHCNA) explained
Who needs an assessment of SEN A child may need an Education, Health and Care needs assessment if the extra support they are receiving is not helping or they have severe or complex needs. If the assessment is agreed, your child will be issued with an…
