Articles on Family Information Service (175)
Becoming a Childminder or setting up a Childcare Business
On this page you can find information about registering as a childminder or childcare provider, and how to set up your own childcare business.Being sick & reflux
A problem likely to get better on its own It is common for babies to bring up milk/be sick/vomit in the early weeks as they get used to feeding and their bodies develop. When your baby vomits a much larger amount It can be frightening…Best Start in Life (BSiL) Children's Centres
Newham's Children's Centres offer a range of services to help give your child the best start in life. You can register for free if you are a Newham resident with a child under 5 (including if you're pregnant). You can register using the online 'Family Registration'…Bonding and attachment
Helping children thrive The bond (attachment, connection) is the unique emotional relationship between you and your baby. If a parent or carer is responsive to a baby’s signals or cues and communicates with them from birth onwards, a baby will develop a secure attachment. Communication…Carers Strategy 2021-24
Between 2019 to 2020 we spoke to over 500 carers to understand more about how we could improve carers support services in Newham. Using this feedback, and in partnership with our partners across Health and the Voluntary & Community Sector we have developed a new,…Chickenpox & measles
Chickenpox Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness. It causes a rash of red, itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters, which then crust over to form scabs, which eventually drop off. Some children have only a few spots, while others can have spots…Childhood illnesses
Most of the common illnesses your child may develop are a natural part of growing up. If your baby is younger than 6 months old, it is important to remember that they may be affected differently by common illnesses compared to older children. The advice…
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