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Autism spectrum condition
Information and resources about autism are available on the sections below: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]…Become an Early Years and Childcare Advocate!
Do you work with families with young children? Do you receive questions on the support available towards the cost of childcare? You could be an Early Years and Childcare Advocate! The Bi-Borough Early Education and Childcare Service are seeking colleagues to support our exciting new…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…The Bi-Borough Early Years and Inclusion Advisory Service
The Bi-Borough Early Years and Inclusion Advisory Service support registered childcare within: the private, voluntary and independent sector maintained nurseries reception classes nursery schools to develop high quality, inclusive early education and childcare places for children in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. The team aim…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…Careers guidance resources
This section provides guidance about different career paths. Please note that the Family Information Service do no manage the content within the links below. In addition, we offer an impartial service and we cannot recommend or endorse any of the providers listed. National Careers Service Careersmart…Case Studies (Wraparound Childcare)
Read about how some of the schools in the Bi-borough effectively manage their wraparound programmes. If you'd like further information about anything in the case studies, please get in touch with the Designated Wraparound Lead.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…Disability Access Fund (DAF)
The Disability Access Fund (DAF) is an additional funding provided by the goverment to enable Early Years childcare providers to offer more places to young children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The DAF is available to Early Years childcare settings and can be used, for…Disclaimer
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea ('the Council') is committed to the highest standard of quality information and every attempt has been made to present up to date and accurate information. The purpose of this website is to provide information on activities and support services available to…Diversity and inclusion
This section aims to provide information and guidance about diversity and inclusion in the EY:Early Years and Childcare job vacancies
There are many sites where you can learn about the current possitions in childcare available in Kensington and Chelsea Some are listed below: Level 3 Early Years Qualified Teachers and Level 2 teaching assistants for Gardens Montessori Nurseries Kensington & Chelsea Borough | Find Childcare in…Early Years and Childcare qualifications and courses
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) The EYFS Framework sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. The following link…Early Years Educator apprenticeships (Skills for Life)
Spark children’s imaginations and make a difference to their development, while you earn as you learn. For further information, visit: Early Years Educator (apprenticeships.gov.uk). Or have a look at the following case studies.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 provision in maintained 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…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 The current rates can be accessed on the following page: Kensington and Chelsea EY funding rates. Eligibility Three and four-year olds will…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 (information for practitioners)
Well Comm training for EYFSFamily Hub newsletters
Please click on the links below to access the latest Kensington and Chelsea Family Hubs newsletters: 2024 September Summer edition May March February 2023 December September July May March February 2022 December September July June May April 2021 December November July June May April March …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…