Merton champions female headteachers, bucking the national trend
New research shows Merton is one of just seven councils which bucks the national trend of women being strongly under-represented in headteacher roles.
Category Archives: Children, Schools and Families
New scooter park is a UK first for Merton children
A school in Merton has created what is believed to be the UK’s first ever scooter park for young children which will be enjoyed both by pupils and the local […]
Underage pregnancy rate in Merton reduces by three quarters
The pregnancy rate in Merton for girls aged 18 or under has reduced by three quarters, according to new statistics.
Merton pupils dance at Royal Festival Hall
Young people from eight Merton schools performed at the Rambert Experience Day hosted by the renowned national Rambert dance company at the Royal Festival Hall.
Zero tolerance of child sexual exploitation
Merton Council is supporting Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day on 18 March by expanding it into week of activity and is calling on people to spot and speak out against […]
Merton parents urged to back fairer funding for schools
The Leader of Merton Council has urged parents across the borough to tell the Government they are against the proposal to reduce funding for London’s schools in 2018. The new […]
Mitcham Town Community Trust celebrates local students and teachers
Mitcham schools celebrated recent staff and student successes in an uplifting award Ceremony at St Marks Academy.
Together we can tackle child abuse
Residents who suspect that a child they know may be at risk of harm are being urged to report their concerns to the Merton Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
Mental health and wellbeing lessons for parents at first ever school conference
Eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm and addiction in secondary school-aged children will be discussed at the first parent conference hosted by local charity stem4.
Children share lessons on how to stay safe online with Merton’s mayor
The mayor of Merton visited children at Haslemere Primary School in Mitcham to hear what they had learnt about staying safe online with advice from the council as part of […]