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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)
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 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 following link provides information about the qualifications that can currently be achieved in England: Qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) There is flexibility of flexibility and options if you would like to obtain Early Years and Childcare qualifications, both online and in-person.…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.…