Home based childcare
What can a home based childcarer offer? Suitable for all ages You will either hire through an agency or will become their employer, responsible for salary and pensions (click here for details of employing someone as a nanny) Not typically registered, however can choose to register…Housing and homelessness
On this page you will find some useful information on Housing and homelessness, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.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…Infant feeding and healthy diet
The Healthy Eating Team are now part of the 0-19 Universal Children’s Services provided by NELFT. Healthy eating support is available in Redbridge for parents/carers who have children under the age of 19 and reside in Redbridge or attend a school in Redbridge. Visit https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-redbridge-healthy-eating for…Job vacancies in childcare
Find out about the latest job opportunities in early years and childcare settings in Redbridge, including day nurseries, pre-schools/playgroups and out of school clubs.Lone parents
Being a single parent can be hard work. It can be lonely sometimes - and hard work. As well as the day-to-day stuff there are all the things two parent families take for granted...not having a second opinion in the middle of the night when…Looked after children
What does “looked after children” mean? The term “Looked After” was introduced by the Children Act 1989 and refers to children and young people: under the age of 18 who live away from their parents or family are supervised by a social worker from the…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,…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…