A strong performance by pupils in GCSEs
Merton schools have demonstrated strong GCSE performance again. This summer saw the first of a new series of significant changes in GCSEs in England. The content of English language, English […]
Category Archives: Children
Merton children’s services receives one of the highest Ofsted ratings in the country
Merton Council has received an overall “good” Ofsted rating for its Children’s Services department, putting the local authority among the top performers in the country. Merton Safeguarding Children Board is […]
The A level results are out!
Students and teachers in Merton maintained schools are celebrating a set of A level results which are above the national average. In a year which has seen some significant changes […]
Supporting LGBT+ young people
Merton is the top London local authority and 13th overall out of the 39 local authorities in the Stonewall Education Equality Index.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Tackling Childhood Obesity Together
The places where people live, work and play can have just as much impact on reducing childhood obesity as personal lifestyle choices, according to an independent report.