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…Maps
This section provides links to maps of services in Redbridge, such as schools, childcare providers, Children's Centres and libraries. We also provide summary maps of various types of provisions along with data on which ward and CRC they are based in. These are useful if you are looking…Meals, snacks and nutrition
Offering food in your setting Most childcare providers offer meals or snacks to some degree but whether you make children a sandwich or a hot meal it is just important to ensure that it is both nutritional and safe to eat. This section provides more…Medical support
In this section you will find advice and support on medical services.Mental health support for children and young people
NELFT CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) deliver a range of services to support positive emotional wellbeing and mental health. Please visit https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/camhs for further guidance and support.Mental health support for children and young people
NELFT CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) deliver a range of services to support positive emotional wellbeing and mental health. Please visit https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/camhs for further guidance and support.Money, funding and fees
This section has many purposes. It is intended to provide information on funding available for settings (when it is available); details of how much childcare costs in the borough; details of any discounts you may be entitled to; but also to provide you with information…National policies and guidance (extended entitlement)
In this section you will find links to national policies and guidance, primarily from the Department for Education (DfE).