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Chaperone service
Childcare - out of school hours
Childcare - services for childminders
Child-minding information
School - holiday schemes
See also:
Care - alternative providers
Child protection
Children and young people - respite care
Residential care for children
Shared care for children
Vetting of contract and supplier staff

Childcare


The Family and Young People's Service works closely with childminders, playgroups and nurseries.

The City of London Family and Young People's Information Service (FYI) provides free, confidential and impartial advice about children’s and family services. It also provides advice on all childcare providers registered with the City of London and on finding the type of childcare best suited to your needs. It also provides direction for possible help with associated costs

The Family and Young People's Services Directory contains information about facilities located within easy travelling distance of the City.

The Cass Child and Family Centre has a number of 'child in need' places available through the City of London.

Download a leaflet detailing the admission criteria for child in need places at the Cass Nursery Centre and Golden Lane Campus Children's Centre (150kb)

Cass Nursery Centre and Golden Lane Campus Children's Centre application form PDF (75kb)

Chaperone service
A child taking part in a performance, which can include TV or filming, theatre, sporting activities or modelling, will require chaperoning. Chaperones employed by the local education authority should have Enhanced Disclosure Certificates
Childcare - out of school hours
Out of school hours services for children, usually based in or near schools. The service is available to all families in the local area however local priorities for places may apply.
Childcare - services for childminders
Information and support for those interested in becoming a registered childminder and those who are already registered. This may include training, grants and funding, ongoing support and information about setting up childcare.
Child-minding information
Information and advice to parents and carers looking for registered childcare, people thinking of going into childcare as a career or setting up as a provider, providers looking for training and funding options and employers looking at childcare solutions for their employees
School - holiday schemes
Out of school holiday playschemes which provide care for school-aged children during school holidays, are usually on school premises or in local community buildings. The LEA generally operates a booking system, offering remaining places on a first come first served basis.

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