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Category Archives: Children

Joint statement with Public Health England following confirmed case of coronavirus at Wimbledon College

2 March 2020by mertonzb

Joint statement from Public Health England and Merton Council on confirmed COVID-19 case at Wimbledon College, Merton Dr Yvonne Young, consultant in communicable disease control, PHE London, said: “Public Health […]

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Children, COVID-19, Education and schools, Health and social care, Public health, Statements

Raynes Park High School recognised for work with students with autism

13 January 2020by MertonJP

The Access Centre at Raynes Park High School has been awarded Autism Accreditation by the National Autistic Society. Accredited status is awarded to educational organisations where staff have a good […]

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Children, Education and schools

Young Harry Potter enthusiast makes rare find on Wimbledon Library book shelves

3 January 2020by MertonJP

A rare first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has been found on the shelves of Wimbledon Library. The book, which could potentially be of very high value, […]

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Arts and culture, Children, Libraries, Young people

Alternative polling stations to get the vote to replace schools

11 September 2019by mertonzb

New venues are set to replace some of the schools which usually have to close during elections so they can be used as polling stations. Although some schools are able […]

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Children, Education and schools, Elections

Students celebrate success in their A Level results

15 August 2019by mertonzb

  The A level results are out and thousands of students and their teachers across Merton are celebrating today. Secondary schools in Merton have continued to perform very well during […]

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Careers and training, Children, Education and schools, My Merton magazine, Young people

Three day celebration for Windrush Generation

7 June 2019by Merton Web Team

Steel bands, food tasting and an exhibition illuminating the working lives and experiences of members of the Caribbean community feature at events to mark Windrush Day.

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Children, Events, History, Older people

Council Leader announces cabinet reshuffle

15 May 2019by Merton Web Team

Two new cabinet members have been appointed by the Leader of the Council, it was announced at the Council meeting on Wednesday 15 May.

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Children, Councillors and democracy, Education and schools, Environment, Equality and diversity, Housing

Merton pledges to provide more sanctuary for vulnerable child refugees

10 May 2019by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is to provide a future for two lone children to end their ordeal in refugee camps and has pledged to provide sanctuary for 50 unaccompanied child refugees, for […]

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Children

Kids urged to #GoFizzFree this February

12 February 2019by Merton Web Team

Children and young people across Merton are being encouraged to give up fizzy drinks this month to reduce their sugar intake. Merton Council is supporting Fizz Free February, which was […]

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Children, Health and social care, My Merton magazine, Public health, Young people

Ofsted praise for effective work with vulnerable children

8 February 2019by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its effective and timely work to protect the borough’s most vulnerable children.

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Children, Health and social care, Young people
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