The Wild Mind Project
published on: 12 August 2020
The Wild Mind Project is a not-for-profit organisation that offers early intervention for young people living with, or susceptible to, stress, depression and anxiety.
Letter to parents and carers - COVID-19 Update
published on: 22 June 2020
Please see below Achieving for Children's letter to parents and carers from Charis Penfold (Director for Education Services) and Ian Dodds (Director of Children's Services) regarding the current ...
COVID 19 update
published on: 18 March 2020
Click here for COVID 19: latest information and advice
Community Catalysts - People Can is launching in Kingston
published on: 18 February 2020
The People Can Project will be a ground-breaking project with a focus on disabled and/or autistic people in partnership with Kingston Council and the Public Health team.
Driving Test Theory Test to become more accessible from April
published on: 18 February 2020
From 14 April 2020, the car theory test will include 3 multiple-choice questions based on a short video you'll watch.
Safer Internet Day
published on: 11 February 2020
Safer Internet Day 2020 will be celebrated globally on 11th February with the theme: Together for a better internet.
Have Your Say Survey
published on: 30 January 2020
Healthwatch Kingston is currently gathering views on health and social care services in Kingston which will inform our work and help us identify our priorities for the future.
Have you experienced problems with the way the AfCinfo and the SEND Local Offer website displays?
published on: 27 December 2019
Have you experienced problems with the way the AfCinfo and the SEND Local Offer website displays? These can be fixed by clearing your browser cache. Follow this link: https://clear-my-cache.
New Director of Children’s Services
published on: 15 November 2019
Ian Dodds, our Managing Director, has been appointed as the new joint Director of Children’s Services (DCS) for Kingston and Richmond Councils.
New free school set to open in Kingston
published on: 07 October 2019
Green light has been given for the King Charles Centre in Surbiton to be sold to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Drop A Knife Save A Life
published on: 26 September 2019
Youth groups on the Cambridge Road Estate have created a striking wall mural, teaming up with the #DropAKnifeSaveALife campaign,
Courses for Women at Hillcroft College Surbiton
published on: 12 September 2019
Our specialist programme at our Hillcroft Campus in Surbiton is to help women get back into learning or to progress their education to higher level or employment.
How Citizens Advice can help you - news from Kingston.
published on: 29 August 2019
Every month Citizens Advice Kingston share a story about what has happened to one of their clients, the problems they have had and how CAK have helped them to overcome difficulties.
Music for SEND young people in Kingston!
published on: 17 July 2019
A crowdfunding project that will ensure that music lessons are available to SEND students at special schools in Kingston and will support staff in these settings to be more confident in delivering ...
Hungry Little Minds
published on: 02 July 2019
New national campaign launched with ideas to support children's learning at home, or as part of everyday activities like catching the bus or doing the shopping.
Kingston Council teams up with Bentall Centre to install first changing places toilet in town centre
published on: 05 April 2019
Kingston Council is working with the Bentall Centre to improve disabled facilities at Kingston’s iconic shopping centre, with work under way to install the town's first changing places service toilet.
New online apps launched to transform careers advice for students
published on: 02 April 2019
The Universities Minister Chris Skidmore launched two apps which empower students to make better choices about where and what to study at university.
Richmond's youth are struggling
published on: 29 March 2019
1 in 10 young people have a diagnosed mental heath problem with many more struggling but diagnosed, in Richmond we have very high achieving schools but young people are struggling with the pressur...
New website address for AfCinfo and the SEND Local Offer
published on: 28 March 2019
You may notice a change of web address.
Kingston announces modernisation of children’s centre services
published on: 22 March 2019
Following consultation with residents, services at four children's centres in Kingston will be remodelled as part of plans to provide more outreach services and create family-focused hubs.
Supporting Kids and Teens with Exam Stress in School
published on: 21 March 2019
Jo Steer, Head of the Emotional Health Service for Kingston and Richmond, has become a published author.
POSITIVE change courses for women
published on: 19 March 2019
FREE Training Courses running now until Wed 28 Mar 2019
EVENINGS 6.30 - 8PM - ENROL NOW - HILLCROFT CAMPUS, SURBITON
18 - 21 MARCH
Mon 18: Effective Communication Skills
Tue 19:
Hygiene Bank – Working with the local community to tackle hygiene poverty
published on: 19 March 2019
Hygiene is about well-being, self-confidence and dignity.
Consultation on future SEND services - Statement from Kingston Council
published on: 11 February 2019
The council would like to ensure the facts are clear about the recent SEND consultation which was carried out between 13 December 2018 and 20 January 2019.
Appointment of interim Director of Children’s Services (DCS) for Richmond.
published on: 07 January 2019
James Thomas has been appointed as the interim Director of Children’s Services (DCS) for Richmond.
Appointment of new interim Director of Children's Services for Kingston
published on: 21 November 2018
Pauline Maddison has been appointed as the new Director of Children’s Services (DCS) for Kingston on a twelve month contract.
Have your say on future funding of services for Richmond children and families with SEND.
published on: 26 October 2018
Richmond Council is inviting parents, carers, young people and other stakeholders for their views on the future of services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabili...
Would you like to make a big difference to a child with a disability?
published on: 19 October 2018
Achieving for Children are recruiting sessional workers.
Robert Henderson, Kingston’s and Richmond’s Director of Children’s Services moves on to pastures new
published on: 25 September 2018
Robert Henderson, the Director of Children’s Services for Richmond and Kingston councils and Deputy Chief Executive for Achieving for Children, will be taking up a new role as Executive Director of...
Online Safety Films
published on: 30 August 2018
The UK Safer Internet Centre has published a blog looking at online safety films parents and carers can use with their children to engage them in online safety education.