Childcare
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Choosing child care
Information and advice to parents and carers looking for registered childcare
Free early education grant
The Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) is a government grant which enables children aged three and four to have free nursery education from the month
Becoming a childminder
Information and support for those interested in becoming a registered childminder and those who are already registered.
School holiday schemes
Out of school holiday play schemes which provide care for school-aged children during school holidays, are usually on school premises or in local community
Child protection
The child protection scheme takes measures to safeguard vulnerable children and young people at risk or suffering from physical, emotional or ...
Alternative providers of childcare
There are number of independent agencies who provide care that the local authority has approved and use depending on the need of the person.
Family Information Service
The Family Information Service is a free, impartial service giving detailed information and advice on childcare as well as general information on a wide
Quality Marks for Children's Services
CMS - a Waltham Forest quality assurance mark given to private and voluntary organisations who work with children and young people and have demonstrated
Residential care for children and young people
Provision of residential accommodation for children and young people who cannot live with their families.
Respite care for children and young people
Respite care is a form of short-term substitute care provided by someone other than the parents or usual carers for a child. Respite care is a key support
