National praise for Merton’s work with vulnerable families
Merton has been singled out by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) for its transformative work with vulnerable families in the borough.
Category Archives: Young people
Mitcham schools celebrate success
Mayor of Merton, Councillor Agatha Akyigyina, Councillor Martin Whelton and Olympic 400m relay silver medallist, Mark Richardson joined staff and students from Mitcham schools in a celebratory event congratulating them on their recent successes.
Merton in Top 20 of all English councils for GCSE performance
Latest league tables published this week show Merton’s schools to be among the top in England when it comes to pupils achieving five good GCSEs.
Festive afternoon for Shooting Star Chase
Mayor of Merton, Councillor Agatha Akyigyina held a festive afternoon tea with families from Shooting Star Chase.
Christmas Tree Appeal
Merton Council is working closely with the Police who have launched their Christmas tree appeal in support of vulnerable residents on the at risk register.
Merton awarded funding for special educational needs programme as part of South London Consortium
A group of ten south London boroughs have successfully bid together for over £700k from the Department for Communities and Local Government to help children with special educational needs.
Merton’s Young Creatives launch Tall Tales and Rapid Rhymes
Merton’s ‘Young Creatives’ celebrated the publication of their first book, Tall Tales and Rapid Rhymes at an event in Mitcham Library over the weekend.
Merton Council calls on young style junkies
Merton Council is calling on young people from around the borough to transform trash into a creative costume through the new Style Junkies competition.
Activities lined up for future Merton voters during Local Democracy Week
Local Democracy Week kicks off on Monday 13 October with activities lined up to give future voters of the borough the chance to meet local councillors and decision makers.
Merton fired up for Apprenticeship Awards final results
Merton Council has been shortlisted in the London Councils Apprenticeship Awards.