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Category Archives: Children

Ofsted praises Merton’s safeguarding of children and young people

24 February 2012by Merton Web Team

Merton Council welcomes the latest Ofsted report, which praises the council and its partners’ work in ensuring children and young people in the borough are properly safeguarded. The report, which […]

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Palace recognises Merton worker’s dedication to D of E

14 October 2011by Merton Web Team

Merton Council employee Charles “Chuck” Williamson spent the day with royalty on 11 October as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, where he received a framed recognition certificate at […]

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Share the love! Merton Council calls for black families to adopt a child

1 November 2010by Merton Web Team

It’s national adoption week (1-7 November) and this year Merton Council, in south west London, is calling on more black families to come forward and consider giving a child in […]

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Get your family fit for free

6 August 2010by Merton Web Team

Alive ‘N’ Kicking – a free course aimed at getting families active and healthy – kicks off in Merton from 7 September. Over the 12 week course, which is run […]

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It’s playtime for Merton’s children

23 July 2010by Merton Web Team

National Playday comes to Merton on Wednesday 4 August, with fantastic fun and games for all to enjoy at the Acacia Intergenerational Centre. Sponsored by Mansell and supported through Merton’s […]

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Merton congratulates Spirit of London champion

30 November 2009by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has praised the efforts and achievements of 19-year-old Merton resident Alexander Rose following his appointment as an official ambassador for the Spirit of London Awards. Alexander, well known […]

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Brightwell children’s home is outstanding

26 August 2009by Merton Web Team

Brightwell Children’s Home was awarded with an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating this month for the third successive time. Brightwell is a registered children’s home that provides short breaks for children with […]

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Green fingered children help with £1 million park restoration

8 January 2009by Merton Web Team

Pupils from four Wimbledon primary schools will each plant a tree in South Park Gardens from the 12-15 January as part of the park’s £1 million restoration project. Pupils from […]

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Council offers young fathers free DJ workshop

14 November 2008by Merton Web Team

Ever wonder what it would be like to become a professional DJ? Merton Council is inviting young fathers in Merton to have their say about a new DJ workshop for […]

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Booklet helps parents gain insight into teens

2 October 2008by Merton Web Team

Parents and carers wanting to understand their teenagers better should check out Merton Council’s newly revised version of the ‘Understanding Your Teenager: A Guide for Parents’ handbook. It looks at […]

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