Parents and Carers
This section is for parents and carers who are looking for services and activities across Redbridge, and those looking for guidance and advice on family life. Choose from one of the categories listed for more information.Funded play and childcare places for 2 year olds
Children of eligible parents can access up to 15 hours of funded play, childcare and early education for up to 15 hours per week. If eligible, your child could get up to 15 hours a week of funded early learning and childcare in a participating day nursery,…Looking after a child who is not your own - Private Fostering information for Carers
Are you looking after a child who is not your own? You may be privately fostering without being aware you are doing so and action may need to be taken. What is Private Fostering? Private fostering is when a child under 16 (or under 18,…EPT - Empowering Parents Together (Redbridge)
Welcome to EPT - Empowering Parents Together (Redbridge) Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person with special educational needs or a disability aged 0-25 living in Redbridge? Do you want better services for them? We help parent carers of children…Private education
The Education Act 2002 requires all independent schools to be registered with the Department for Education. Registration of new schools must be made before the school begins to operate and admit pupils. They will be examined by the relevant inspectorate during the regular cycle of inspections all…Creches in Redbridge
What can a creche offer? Short term childcare for parents involved in an activity (such as leisure or training) which is taking place on the same premises as the creche Choosing a creche For information on choosing a childcare provider, please click here. Finding a creche…Early learning for 3 & 4 year olds
Find out more about 3 & 4 year old funding For information on the following, please click here: What are the benefits of a funded place? Is my child eligible for the universal entitlement? Is my child eligible for the extended entitlement (30 hours)? How do…Early learning for 2 year olds
Find out more about two year old funding For information on the following, please click here: What are the benefits of a funded place? Is my child eligible? How do I apply? How do I find an early learning provider? What will my child's place…