AfC Info website - Kingston and Richmond

No Straight Answer Youth Club

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 28 June 2022 No Straight Answer (NSA) is a youth club for young people aged 11-19 (25 if they have an EHCP) who are or feel they may be a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Open Chances launch

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 23 June 2022 Wednesday 15th June marked the soft launch of ‘Open Chances’ - a project put together by Achieving for Children (AfC), in partnership with RatpDev Foundation.

Community Action Research - Carers Survey

published by: Community Health Action Programme published on: 25 May 2022 Calling all unpaid carers in Richmond - contribute your views as a carer to the Community Health Action Programme in a new survey.

Specialised commissioning patient and public voice (PPV) partner roles

published by: NHS England published on: 25 May 2022 NHS England are currently recruiting for PPV partner roles

Pharmacy Services Survey

published by: Healthwatch Richmond published on: 24 May 2022 Healthwatch want to know your views about Pharmacy services

Pelvic Health Survey

published by: Healthwatch Richmond published on: 24 May 2022 Pregnant or had a baby in the past 2 years? Share your views about a new app for pelvic health!

Understanding Private Fostering

published by: Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership published on: 28 April 2022 What is Private Fostering? Private Fostering is when a

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 by: Achieving for Children 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 by: Department for Education 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 by: Healthwatch England with Healthwatch Kingston 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 by: Clare Huntingford Head of Education Business Partnerships and Vocational Pathways 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 by: Healthwatch Kingston 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 by: Kingston Music Service 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 by: The Children’s Commissioner for England 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 by: Kingston Music Service 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 by: RUILS 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 by: Achieving for Children 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 by: Achieving for Children published on: 11 November 2021 Keep your child safe online this Christmas (and always!)

FriendBee Recruitment Drive

published by: RUILS 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 by: Achieving for 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 by: Achieving for Children 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 by: Ben Skelton - Youth Work Lead - North East Cluster 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 by: Achieving for Children 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 by: Achieving for Children 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.