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.
Category Archives: Education and schools
Spring into learning with Merton Adult Education
Merton Adult Education (MAE) is launching its spring prospectus across the borough this week, offering people new challenges for 2014.
End of term report says Merton’s 10-11 year olds above national average
Figures published by the Department for Education show Merton’s 10-11 year olds outperforming the national average in reading, writing and maths.
Young Advisors meet MPs
Five of Merton’s Young Advisors gave a presentation on their views on the relationship between anti-social behaviour and betting shops in at the Houses of Parliament last week.
Merton’s ready for Christmas
There’s lots happening in our town centres this Christmas season. Festive town centre events are starting on 28 November and will include light switch ons, market stalls, business events and […]
Lucky seven chosen to be Merton Young Inspectors
Seven young people have been chosen to form a new group tasked with ensuring youth services meet the needs of their peers.
Merton shortlisted for children’s award
A local partnership which aims to protect the most vulnerable young people in the borough, has resulted in Merton being shortlisted in the London Safeguarding Children Awards for tackling child […]
Merton school garden is ‘Top of the Plots’
Wimbledon Chase primary school has been awarded top spot in the national ‘Top of the Plots’ competition run by the Mirror newspaper.
South Thames College students help with Civic Centre clean-up
Students on the Prince’s Trust Programme at South Thames College Merton have completed a community project in partnership with Merton Council to rejuvenate the gardens outside the Civic Centre in […]
Record number of children rise to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
There was praise for the record number of children from Merton who successfully completed the Summer Reading Challenge at a ceremony in Wimbledon Library this week.