Articles on Parents and Carers (127)
Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)
Are you a Parent or a Guardian? Protecting children is your responsibility too. The safety and welfare of children - or child protection - is everyone's business. You could be a neighbour, friend, parent, relative, childminder, teacher or doctor - or working for any organisation…Looking after a sick child (from birth to 5)
Almost all babies, toddlers and children aged up to five will get the most common childhood illnesses like chicken pox, colds, sore throats, ear infections. While these are not very nice at the time, they are easy to treat when required and then easily cared for…Looking after a sick child (over 5s)
Almost all children will also get the most common childhood illnesses like chicken pox, colds, sore throats and ear infections. While these are not very nice at the time, they are easy to treat when required and then easily cared for at home. It can be…Measles
Measles spreads very easily – it is five times more infectious than COVID-19. Measles can cause very serious illnesses like meningitis, sepsis and could result in permanent disabilities such as blindness. Many people who catch measles are likely to be hospitalised. Find out more about…Midwives and Health Visitors
If you are pregnant, your main point of contact will be a Midwife, who will provide care and support for you and your family while you are pregnant and for approximately 10 days after your baby is born. After this, a Health Visitor (who is a specialist nurse or…NICE guidelines about nutrition and weight management
Please access the NICE guidelines on the following links: Overweight and obesity management: this covers all ages, except pregnancy. Nurseries and childcare section starts on page 26. Nutrition and weight management in pregnancy, and nutrition in children up to 5 years: you can access lots of key updates…North Family Hub Children's Centre Offer
Our centres are warm and friendly places and welcome all resident families with a child under five. Our main centres are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Holmfield House Children’s Centre is also open once a month on a Saturday. At each of our centres…Online safety
In this section you will find information on national support agencies which offer a wide range of advice to children, young people and their families on how to stay safe online.Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan
You can access the '2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan' and our 'One Year On Report' by clicking on the sections below: Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People's Plan (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan: One Year On Report (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan:…Parental Training Offer
Welcome to our Parental Training Providers page, where you will find a comprehensive list of providers offering valuable training programmes specifically designed for families and carers. This page serves as a convenient resource, providing direct links to help you easily access the support and knowledge…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…Preconception and pregnancy
In this section you can access information on how to look after your health and on health services available during pregnancy:Prime Minister's letter to parents and carers on Best Start in Life
Dear Parent/Carer, Across England, millions of children and families are beginning a new school year. As a father of two, I know well the pride and joy of watching your children grow up. But I also understand how juggling parenthood, work and other responsibilities can…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…Registering and managing your website listings
The Kensington and Chelsea Family Information Hub is managed by the Family Information Service and the SEND Local Offer teams at Kensington and Chelsea council. If you offer a service for expectant parents, parents/carers, children under the age of 19 (under 25 if they have…Safeguarding children
The safeguarding of children is everyone's responsibility. The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) for Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster contains in depth information for: Children and young people Parents, carers and the public professionals and volunteers The LSCP site also lists training and resources available including e-Learning and training…SCERTS
Welcome to our SCERTS® page, the central location for all current SCERTS® resources, guides, and reference materials. This page provides access to the most up-to-date information to support the effective understanding and implementation of the SCERTS framework. All relevant documents, tools, and guidance materials will be maintained here…School readiness
Starting Reception: your child's journey to school starts at home We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we're all learning from birth. When it's time to start school, some children will need more help than others. There are key skills…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,…School uniform support
If you are looking for school uniform support, we would first suggest contacting your child’s school to see if they have a uniform bank available. Alternatively, the following charities may be able to support you if you meet their criteria. Please note that if you…Schools, education and learning
For information and guidance on topics related to schools, education and learning, please explore the sections below: