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Breastfeeding Plan
Why have a breastfeeding plan? The breastfeeding plan has been developed to encourage breastfeeding and support families across Westminster. Breastfeeding supports positive parent-infant relationships, oral health (breastfed babies are less likely to have misaligned teeth or develop speech and language problems) and healthy weight through…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…Care to Learn Scheme
The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study (up to £195 per child per week if you live in London).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.Child and family safety
Safeguarding Self-isolating can bring new unsettling challenges for you and your family. If you are worried about your safety or the safety of your child, please contact the following teams: Please call the Social Services helpline on 020 7361 3013 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm) or…Child Healthy Weight Care Pathway
The care pathway explains how to refer into the Change4Life Service and offer the right support to children, young people and their families. It was designed for practitioners and colleagues who work with children and young people in mind. Explore the sections below to find out more:…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…Childcare support if I am working and meet certain criteria
Subject to eligibility, from 9 months old children may be now entitled to 30 hours (term-time) government-funded early education and childcare until they start school. To access these 30 hours, you (and your partner) must be working and meet the income threshold set by the government. Find out if…Childcare Works: Wraparound and Early Years toolkits
We are delighted to let you know that the Childcare Works Wraparound and Early Years Provider Toolkits have now been launched. The toolkits are designed to be used by all providers of childcare, including PVI, childminders, school and Local Authority run provision. One toolkit is for Wraparound providers and one…