Adults are encouraged to learn something new
Merton Adult Education (MAE) is having an open day on Tuesday 10 July, between 4-6pm. The open day at the Whatley Centre will give learners the chance to preview some […]
Category Archives: Education and schools
Sky is the limit for adult achievers
A celebration of achievement evening for Merton Adult Education students took place on Friday 22 June 2012. Held at the Whatley Avenue campus, students and tutors received awards in categories […]
Merton school voted “outstanding” by Ofsted
Merton’s Wimbledon Chase Primary School recently received the highest accolade from Ofsted, scoring “outstanding” for everything inspected – its pupils’ achievement, quality of its teaching, pupils’ behaviour and safety, and […]
Merton Council saves money with new solar panels
Merton Council has installed solar panels on six council buildings to generate electricity. The panels will benefit the environment by reducing onsite energy costs and provide a source of zero […]
Merton pupil secures publishing deal
Merton’s Poplar Primary school student Eliza Jones, aged 11, will be a published author early next year. As part of the Wimbledon BookFest 2012 Writing Competition with HarperCollins Big Cat, […]
Merton celebrates Low Carbon Zone success
Merton Council celebrated the successful completion of the Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone (LCZ) with a special event last night. The event brought together approximately 100 people involved from all […]
Merton Adult Education Adult Learners’ Week offers free courses
Merton Adult Education (MAE) is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week (12-18 May), by offering residents free taster sessions for a variety of activities at MAE venues and libraries across the borough. […]
Call for public views on further school expansions
Merton agrees to seek public view on further school expansions This autumn, Merton Council will be calling on parents and residents for their views on expanding four Merton schools following […]
New Interim Executive Board agreed for Bishopsford Arts College
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove MP approved this week Merton Council’s application for an Interim Executive Board (IEB) at Bishopsford Arts College , Morden. Approval comes after the […]
Over 80% of parents receive top choice primary school place
Merton Council has been able to offer over 80% of parents in the borough applying for primary school places their top choice of school. Over 90% of Merton parents received […]