Understanding Private Fostering
published on: 28 April 2022
What is Private Fostering?
Private Fostering is when a
Contributing your views as a carer to the Community Health Action Programme
published on: 22 April 2022
This survey is being done in collaboration with the Public Health team at Richmond Council.
Step-Up South London
published on: 22 March 2022
Step-Up South London is a specialised support programme that offers young people the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to progress into sustained employment, education, or training.
Our services in Richmond rated Good by Ofsted
published on: 22 March 2022
Ofsted rates our children's services in Richmond borough as Good following an inspection in January/February 2022.
Help for teachers and families to talk to pupils about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how to help them avoid misinformation
published on: 02 March 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning, and we understand children and young people may have questions or be seeking reassurance.
Your care, your way – new Healthwatch campaign launched
published on: 01 March 2022
Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions.
Healthy Start prepaid card - have you applied?
published on: 04 February 2022
Have you received your letter from NHS Healthy Start? If you’ve been invited to apply for your new Healthy Start prepaid card, the quickest and easiest way to do this is online.
Barnes Film Festival Showcase - opportunity for children and young people
published on: 31 January 2022
The BFF Youth Film Showcase encourages creativity, diversity, originality and celebrate the artistic vision of children and young people.
Children:
Kickstart Job Fair - Tuesday 1 February
published on: 25 January 2022
The Kickstart Scheme ends in March and this is the last chance for young people on universal credit to obtain a paid 6 month job via the programme.
Community and voluntary sector mental health - What people said Report – 21 January 2022
published on: 21 January 2022
This Healthwatch Kingston report provides feedback from local community and voluntary sector mental health commissioners and providers in Kingston has informed the South London Mental Ill-Health P...
Are you 14-25? If so, have your say on the music scene in Kingston
published on: 19 January 2022
We want to hear from young people aged 14-25 about their experience of music in Kingston.
Talking to your child about online sexual harassment: A guide for parents
published on: 15 December 2021
Foreword by Dame Rachel de Souza DBE
Since March 2020, thousands of young women have been sharing their experiences of sexual harassment through the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ project.
Kingston Music Service wants young people to join Kingston Youth Music Board
published on: 09 December 2021
We’re seeking 14-18 year olds who love music to join Kingston Youth Music Board.
Christmas Holiday Resources 2021
published on: 09 December 2021
RUILS have put together a list of resources and activities that will be available for clients and anyone needing additional support over the Christmas Holiday.
Mental Health Social Worker of the Year
published on: 18 November 2021
Congratulations to John Leavy on being named Mental Health Social Worker of the Year!
Safeguarding children online - setting parental safeguards
published on: 11 November 2021
Keep your child safe online this Christmas (and always!)
FriendBee Recruitment Drive
published on: 10 November 2021
Do you know anyone who is looking for part-time, flexible and rewarding work?
Food voucher scheme for vulnerable children
published on: 18 October 2021
Achieving for Children will be working with Richmond and Kingston councils as well as local schools to support vulnerable families during the upcoming school holidays.
We've refreshed this website
published on: 05 October 2021
We've responded to feedback and made lots of improvements to this website.
Grand opening of Ham Youth Centre's new gaming lounge!
published on: 01 October 2021
Last Friday was the grand opening of Ham Youth Centre's new gaming lounge!
Encouraging young people and students to register to vote
published on: 15 September 2021
Our Council Electoral Services teams are committed to ensuring all eligible residents, including students, are encouraged to register to vote in Kingston and Richmond.
Statement of support for schools in their delivery of the new national Relationships Education, Relationships & Sex Education, and Health Education statutory guidance and curriculum content
published on: 02 August 2021
The Council, in partnership with Achieving for Children, Directors of Public Health and local Councillors across Richmond and Kingston have launched a statement of support for schools in their de...
Kingston SEND peer challenge published
published on: 22 July 2021
Kingston Council commissioned the Local Government Association to complete a Peer Challenge of SEND Services. Their Feedback Report is now available.
Carers Week Activities in Richmond
published on: 19 May 2021
Richmond Carers Centre will celebrate and recognise the contribution carers make this Carers Week (7th-13th June 2021) with a full programme of online activities and events to support carers ...
Could you volunteer for the new Parent Champions Network?
published on: 10 May 2021
The Richmond and Kingston Parent Champions Network is a new volunteer-led project with parents supporting other parents through times of crisis with their adolescent children.
FriendBee Befriending Service – recruitment drive
published on: 10 March 2021
Ruils is a local charity run by and for disabled people supporting disabled children, adults, and the elderly to live independent lives.
New safeguarding newsletter created by young people, for young people
published on: 24 February 2021
A new safeguarding newsletter has launched to share pupils' experiences of lockdown and to signpost young readers to support services should they be needed.
Experience Matters: Mid Year Review 2020/21
published on: 15 December 2020
Healthwatch Richmond has published their Mid Year review for the year 2020/21, covering their work since April 2020 until now.
Youth Work Week and Ham Youth Centre
published on: 06 November 2020
About the importance of youth work - and what's been happening at Ham Youth Centre - an article written for Youth Work Week 2020
Things I Need - a Community Project to support local people in need.
published on: 02 November 2020
EnhanceAble, a local registered charity in Kingston, is running the TIN project through the Autumn and Winter months. We will be collecting donations from local businesses and individuals.