Articles on Parents and Carers (133)
SEND funding in mainstream schools: what can you expect your school to provide?
This page explains the funding mainstream schools in the Bi-borough recieve to help support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Schools SEND funding explained Mainstream schools receive funding for pupils with SEND in 3 parts: Core funding for universal provision - funding provided…Speech and language therapy
Learning to talk is one of the most important elements of a young child’s growth and development. Early interaction between parent and baby stimulates vital early brain development. It also lays the foundations for a lifelong loving relationship. The earliest bonding and signs of love…Start for Life: baby's first years
Please explore the following sections to access information on the highlighted topics:Start for Life: conception and first 2 years
The Westminster 'Start for Life' programme is based on the new government vision for the first 1,001 critical days on a child's life. This initiative aims to provide support and guidance to expectant and new parents to achieve the best outcomes for their child from…Start for Life: pregnancy, labour and birth
In this section you can access information on how to look after your health and on health services available during pregnancy:Stay with us: preventing suicide together
On the link below, you can access the Kensington and Chelsea dedicated suicide prevention resource. We want to raise awareness of suicide and its impact on our communities. Here, you will find practical information on the support available locally in Kensington and Chelsea, as well…Summer Reading Challenge 2024
The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to keep reading during the summer holidays, ensuring they are ready for a great start to the new term in the autumn. Children set a reading goal and collect rewards for reading anything they enjoy. Find out more on…Support for families (Early Help)
One-to-one family support (Early Help) Our Early Help services are continuing to provide support for families during this period, in a different way. If you are already receiving one-to-one support from our Early Help team, your practitioner will contact you weekly or fortnightly via telephone…