Articles on Parents and Carers (128)
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…Free breakfast clubs in schools
The Government have introduced free breakfast clubs - 30-minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast so they to start every day ready to learn. Currently more than 180,000 pupils in the most disadvantaged communities are able to access free breakfast clubs. As…Free school meals (FSM)
Free school meals is a government initiative which provides children with a nutritious meal during term time. You can apply for free school meals if your child is in full time education and you receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit (provided you have an…From preconception to two years old
The 'Best Start in Life' is a new government strategy, which aims to provide the best opportunities and support for children right from the beginning, so they can thrive. It means helping families to support their children to succeed through everyday experiences, high-quality learning and…Funded childcare options if I am in receipt of additional forms of support, if I do not have recourse to public funds, or if my child has SEND
If you have a child aged 2 and are not working, or are on a low-income and in receipt of certain benefits such as Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit, or Working Tax Credit, your child may be eligible for '15 hours Early Learning' per week during term-time. In Kensington and…The Future of Youth and Community Adventure Play (2025-2030)
The Council has been reviewing the youth and community adventure play services we offer, alongside the wider offer available through schools, libraries, parks, and leisure facilities to shape the future of services locally. The vision is to deliver excellent services and provide even more opportunities…Going into and leaving care
Explore the sections below to access information if you are a child or young person coming into care or leaving care:Grenfell Inquiry Report for Children
You can access the Grenfell Inquiry Report for Children by clicking on the image below: Grenfell Inquiry Report for Children (PDF)Health and Development Reviews
Health Visitors offer services to families within our children’s centres, family hubs and local health centres to provide services to families in locations close to their home. After attending antenatal classes and being seen at home by midwives, there will be a new birth visit…Health and wellbeing (birth to 5)
The 'Best Start in Life' is the new government strategy, which aims to provide the best opportunities and support for children right from the beginning, so they can thrive. It means helping families to support their children to succeed through everyday experiences, high-quality learning and…Health and wellbeing (over 5s)
This section aims to provide advice and guidance about health services available to children over 5 years old. Please feel free to explore the different sections below:Health and wellbeing (pre-birth to 19)
This section aims to provide health related advice, guidance and information about local health services available to prospective and new parents, and to children fron birth to 19:Healthy eating (over 5s)
The following websites can help you find healthy eating ideas:Healthy eating: resources to support parents/carers
NHS – Healthy Eating and Food Safety and NHS - Recipes for Healthier Families Good overview of healthy eating and links to recipe ideas, food safety, vitamins, food allergies, and supporting fussy eaters. NHS – Help to buy food, milk and vitamins (Healthy Start) Information on the…Healthy Start
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in…Help for low income families
The government provides information on a number of different Benefits for families, including who they are for and how you can apply for them, including; Apply for free school meals Benefits calculators Care to Learn Carer's Credit Childcare Grant Claim if you were injured while serving…Helpful information when choosing a Childminder
Here are some key facts and things to consider when looking to use a childminder.Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF)
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and is all about making school holidays awesome! If you’re aged 4 to 16 and get Free School Meals, you can join for free. There are loads of exciting things…Holiday Clubs and Activities
For updated information on holiday activities in the borough. Please note that Ofsted registered clubs are updated when updates are received from Ofsted.Holiday clubs and playschemes
These can offer a wide range of activities such as sports, outdoor and indoor games, arts, crafts and drama. For further information on how the clubs and playschemes operate or for any questions, please contact your chosen club directly.Join the 'Bags of Taste' free fun cooking courses
Save money and cook better than the takeaway JOIN OUR FREE FUN COOKING COURSES ...all you need is a kitchen and a phone! Free fun cooking courses at home. Cook great food in just two weeks! Impress friends and family Exciting meals can be quick,…Kensington & Chelsea school starter and leaver returns to the local authority
It is a legal requirement for all schools to notify the maintaining local authority of all new starters and leavers to their school or alternative education provision. This does not include pupils starting at the school at the first point of entry in reception or…Kensington and Chelsea Best Start Family Hubs
What are Best Start Family Hubs? The 'Best Start in Life' strategy aims to ensure children receive the right support from pregnancy through the early years so they can thrive. In Kensington and Chelsea, the Best Start Family Hubs bring together all the support you may need…Kensington and Chelsea Libraries
There are a six free public libraries based across Kensington and Chelsea offering a wide range of services, activities and events for people of all ages and different needs. Read this page for an introduction to some of the work they do for the local…