School closures on Wednesday 26 March
Parents are urged to check if their child’s school is open on Wednesday 26 March while national industrial action is taking place.
Category Archives: Education and schools
More carers needed to foster teenagers
Merton Council is appealing for more people to step forward and become foster carers for teenagers in the borough.
Food waste collection for every school in the borough
Merton Council is rolling out its food waste collection service to every school in the borough.
Mitcham schools celebrate success
Deputy Mayor of Merton, Councillor John Sargeant, recognised the achievements of schools across Mitcham at a ‘Celebration of Success’ event held at St Mark’s Academy this week.
Merton launches new e-safety strategy
Merton Council has chosen Safer Internet Day 2014 to launch its new e-safety strategy.
Merton Adult Education offers a fresh start
Merton Adult Education has set up a Fresh Start CV programme to help people get back in to the workplace.
Dramatic littering lessons for Merton’s pupils
Merton Council is working with a theatre group to help educate the borough’s school children about looking after their environment and keeping their streets clean.
More Merton two-year olds to enjoy free childcare
Merton Council is to give more parents the opportunity to take advantage of free childcare and early education for two-year-olds in the borough.
Garden set to become Harris Academy
As the New Year gets underway, Merton Council has officially confirmed that Garden Primary School will become a Harris Academy.
Merton’s virtual school enjoys Royal Tournament
Young people from Merton’s virtual school for looked after children enjoyed a trip to see the armed forces’ fantastic military display at this year’s Royal Tournament.