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Under 16s to get FREE gym classes at Merton Council leisure centres from October half term

5 October 2026by mertoner

Under-16s in Merton will be able to attend free gym classes every week across the borough, starting in October half term, as part of Merton Council’s ambition to become London’s […]

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Borough of Sport, Children, Public health, Sport and leisure

Merton Children’s Services retain Outstanding Ofsted rating 

27 August 2025by mertoner

Merton Council children’s services have once again been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, maintaining the standard first awarded in February 2022.  This achievement places Merton among a select group of local […]

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Adoption and fostering, Children, Young people

Every school in Merton now has ‘Good’ or better judgements from Ofsted

4 March 2025by mertoner

Every school in Merton now has ‘Good’ or better judgements from Ofsted— making the borough one of just five London boroughs and eight local authorities nationwide to reach this exceptional […]

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Children, Education and schools, Young people

New project to empower Merton’s girls and young women

2 October 2024by MertonJP

We are launching an exciting new project called Empower Her. The project is for girls and young women aged 13-16 living in Merton, and will empower them by building their […]

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Children, Education and schools, Young people

Merton’s GCSE results continue to beat national averages 

22 August 2024by MertonSC

Students across Merton schools received their GCSE and vocational results today, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements. Our students have demonstrated exceptional resilience, determination, and academic excellence.   We […]

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Children, Education and schools, Uncategorized

10 things to do in Merton while visiting the Tennis

5 July 2024by MertonTH

Whether you’re a local resident or an international visitor, Merton has so much to offer. So, here are ten fun things you can do in Merton when you’re not watching […]

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Arts and culture, Borough of Sport, Children, Events, Wimbledon tennis championships

Merton Council appoints new Executive Director for Children, Lifelong Learning, and Families

24 May 2024by mertoner

 Merton Council has appointed Beverley Hendricks as its new Executive Director for Children, Lifelong Learning and Families.  Beverley will lead Merton’s Ofsted Outstanding rated children’s services and moves from Haringey […]

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Children, Young people

Merton celebrates announcement of new SEND free school provider

10 May 2024by MertonSC

Merton Council has announced a significant milestone in the provision of education for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in our borough. The Department for Education (DfE) has […]

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Children, Education and schools

88% of Merton children receive offer from first preference primary school

16 April 2024by Merton Web Team

Every Merton family that applied for a primary school place starting in September 2024 has received an offer of a school place. More than 96% of Merton children have been […]

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Children, Education and schools

Merton Council joins initiative to enhance family support services

22 March 2024by MertonSC

Merton Council is now part of the Changemakers initiative, which aims to improve local family support services. The initiative, a partnership between Youth Endowment Fund and Foundations – What Works […]

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