Merton swimmers make a splash at London Youth Games
Swimmers Maia Dunleavy, Kelly Bone, Sophie Whelan and Leah Thomas-Daye made a splash at the London Youth Games when they won silver and bronze medals. The games are Europe’s largest […]
Category Archives: Children, Schools and Families
£1m support for looked after children
A £1m award from the Department for Education’s innovation fund will help Merton Council and five other south London boroughs lead the way on meeting the needs of looked after […]
Wheelie good news for scooter fans
Merton is home to the UK’s first dedicated scooter track. The Grand Prix-style course weaves in and out of a landscaped corner of Mostyn Gardens adjacent to Poplar Primary School. […]
Are you looking after someone else’s child?
Merton Council is marking Private Fostering Week (3 – 7 July) by reminding residents to get in touch if they know a child is living with someone other than their […]
Singlegate School win borough bowls competition
The grandees of bowling passed some of their skills onto the younger generation in preparation for the annual Merton Schools Bowling Tournament on Monday. Merton Bowling Club was hosting the […]
Merton School ‘outstanding,’ says Ofsted
Rutlish School has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted making it one of the top performing schools in Merton. Head teacher Alex Williamson welcomed the news citing staff and pupils ongoing […]
Merton says NO MORE domestic violence or abuse
Merton Council is supporting a national campaign against domestic violence and sexual assault.
Could you be a foster carer?
Merton Council is hosting a series of roadshow events around the borough during Foster Care Fortnight for people to find out more about becoming a foster carer.
Merton ‘OSCA’ goes to teacher who set up student support group
A teacher at Ricards Lodge High School has been presented with a Merton ‘OSCA’ for her exceptional support for students.
Merton offers every child a primary school place
A primary school place has been offered to every parent in Merton with a child starting school in September.