Articles on Parents and Carers (128)
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.How to find childcare on the Family Information Hub
There are a number of ways you can find childcare on the Hub depending on what you are looking for. You can: View childcare on our Early Education and Childcare provision map Search for all childcare within the area, and filter this by your postcode,…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…