Merton champions female headteachers, bucking the national trend
New research shows Merton is one of just seven councils which bucks the national trend of women being strongly under-represented in headteacher roles.
Category Archives: Education and schools
Merton pupils praised for school attendance levels
Pupils at schools in Merton have been praised for attendance levels which outshine the average for schools across the country.
New scooter park is a UK first for Merton children
A school in Merton has created what is believed to be the UK’s first ever scooter park for young children which will be enjoyed both by pupils and the local […]
Merton Adult Education summer term timetable includes new subjects and Saturday courses
Brand new courses, some of which will be held on Saturdays, are being run during the summer term by Merton Adult Education.
Underage pregnancy rate in Merton reduces by three quarters
The pregnancy rate in Merton for girls aged 18 or under has reduced by three quarters, according to new statistics.
Libraries awarded £142k from Arts Council
Merton libraries have been awarded £142,611 for a literacy, arts and culture programme for young people. The funding from Arts Council England will be used to encourage more 11-18-year-olds to […]
Merton parents urged to back fairer funding for schools
The Leader of Merton Council has urged parents across the borough to tell the Government they are against the proposal to reduce funding for London’s schools in 2018. The new […]
Mitcham Town Community Trust celebrates local students and teachers
Mitcham schools celebrated recent staff and student successes in an uplifting award Ceremony at St Marks Academy.
Mental health and wellbeing lessons for parents at first ever school conference
Eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm and addiction in secondary school-aged children will be discussed at the first parent conference hosted by local charity stem4.
‘Happy and inspirational’ special school hailed by Ofsted chief inspector
A special primary school is celebrating being hailed by Ofsted’s chief inspector as a happy and inspirational place, with leaders and governors committed to maintaining excellence that others can learn […]