Early education and childcare
In this area you will find details of how to choose the right place for your child, as well as details of registered and unregistered childcare and early education providers. The sections below will help you in choosing an early years or childcare setting. To…Children's health and wellbeing
This section provides support around children's health and wellbeing. If you are concerned for the welfare or immediate safety of a child, please visit our Safeguarding adults and children section.Immunisation
The NHS provides a checklist of the vaccines that are routinely offered to everyone in the UK free of charge on the NHS and the ages at which they should ideally be given. If you're not sure whether you or your child have had all your routine vaccinations, ask your GP…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.- Volunteer Parent Champions
Exciting volunteering opportunity promoting Early Years services to local parents. Early Years services in Redbridge are widely acknowledged to be among the best. However, some parents are not getting the most out of what’s on offer and the numbers of children who start school not…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 Professionals
The law states that we have to be notified of any private fostering arrangements so that the Child Protection Team can complete an assessment to ensure that the child in this arrangement is safe. Schools and admissions teams are of vital importance in identifying these…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,…