Articles on Parents and Carers (130)
Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is for working families, including those self-employed. You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a…Thinking of opening a nursery setting
The following information will help you if you are considering opening an early years and childcare provision in Kensington and Chelsea. It is here to signpost you and develop your thinking - it is not intended as an action plan or a definitive list. When…Training and employment for young people
Sir Simon Milton Scholarships Free courses for jobs Training providers offering free places for level 3 qualifications Octavia Foundation internships and apprenticeships Prince's Trust City Lions - education training employment Useful organisations and linksTransitions during the Early Years
Starting nursery or school is a big milestone in your child’s life and can be both an exciting and anxious time for the child and parents/carers. Below are a few tips that can help to make this new transition as smooth as possible for your…Types of educational setting and how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Drawn by Nico, age 6Across the Bi-borough, there are various types of schools and settings. These each provide support to children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in different ways. The type of school or setting which is best-suited to a…Vaccinations and immunisations
Vaccination Information for Under 5s. Vaccinations are the most effective way to protect your child from many serious and potentially fatal diseases. The World Health Organisation says that vaccinations are the most important health intervention after clean water and are responsible for saving millions of…