Articles on Early education and childcare (32)
Holiday clubs and playschemes
These can offer a wide range of activities such as sports, outdoor and indoor games, arts, crafts and drama. Many operate a booking system and may give substantial discounts to parents who book early. Other schemes offer 'open access' where children can just turn up…Measles
Measles spreads very easily – it is five times more infectious than COVID-19. Measles can cause very serious illnesses like meningitis, sepsis and could result in permanent disabilities such as blindness. Many people who catch measles are likely to be hospitalised. Find out more about…NHS Flu vaccination programme for 2/3 year olds
Update on NHS Flu vaccination programme for 2-3 year olds It’s more important than ever for those who need it to get their flu vaccination, to help protect us all from the threat of flu and COVID-19 this winter. All children aged 2 and 3…Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People’s Plan
You can access the '2023-26 Children and Young People's Plan' and our 'One Year On Report' by clicking on the sections below: Our 2023-2026 Children and Young People's Plan (PDF) Children and Young People's Plan: One Year On Report (PDF)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 an Early Years 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…Thinking of working in Early Years and childcare
Find out more in the Department for Education campaign: Do something big - Early Years Careers.Transitions 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…Volunteer with us! Become an Early Years Parent Champion
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Westminster Family Information Service in collaboration with Coram! We are recruiting a group of local parents who are interested in volunteering with us to become Early Years Parent Champions.