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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.