City of Westminster

Early Years 0-5

Early Years Services

Early Years services are part of the Parenting and Early Intervention unit, within Westminster’s department for Children, Young People and Families.  Responsibilities include:

  • Commissioning services for under-5s, including children’s centres, day nurseries and sessional childcare
  •  Raising the quality across Early Years provision
  • Ensuring the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including initiatives to improve outcomes at age 5
  • Capital programmes for play and under-5s
  • Leading on child poverty and employability initiatives
  • Providing information and guidance to parents and families on Westminster’s children’s services
  • Providing access to Children’s Centres to families across the City

How do I contact Early Years Services?

If you would like to contact a member of the Early Years Services team please contact the Family Information Service:

Email: fis@westminster.gov.uk

Helpline: 020 7641 7929

Fax: 020 7641 1932

Early Years Services Team

Children's Services Department

1st Floor

215 Lisson Grove

NW8 8LF

  • Family Information Service (FIS)

    Whether you need help with tax credits, childcare, education, returning to work or training, this service provides information, advice ang guidance for propspective parents, parents, carers, children and young people up to their 20th birthday, on a range of services available within the city.

  • Information for Early Years Practitioners

    The Early Years Advisory Team provides support and training for all practitioners working with children from 0-5, including Childminders and Teachers, in Westminster.

  • Children's Centres

    Children's Centres are made up of more than one service each centre has a main site. Children's Centres bring together different partners from all sectors with the aim of providing children and their families with the best possible services. Find you nearest Children's Centre to get information about the services on offer at each centre.

  • Activities for Children, Families & Young People in Westminster

    What's on Westminster? Listings of all year-round activities in Westminster for children and young people 0 - 19 years and their families.

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