AfC Info website - Kingston and Richmond

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...

Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum Seeks Financial Management Support Host - Tender January 2022

published by: Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum Steering Committee published on: 20 January 2022   The Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum Steering Committee (PCF-SC), on behalf of the wider Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum (PCF), is seeking an ‘umbrella’ organisation which can host the inc...

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. 

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?

Changes to speech and language therapy provision in Richmond.

published by: NHS South West London Clinical Commissioning Group, Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare and Achieving for Children published on: 26 October 2021 On 6 October, a letter was sent to school SENCOs informing them of changes to speech and language support in schools in Richmond.

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.

Achieving for Children, with Kingston Council, has opened Rainbow House, a new, purpose-built overnight short break care centre at the Moor Lane site in Chessington.

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 09 September 2021 Achieving for Children, with Kingston Council, has opened Rainbow House, a new, purpose-built overnight short break care centre at the Moor Lane site in Chessington.

Richmond Local Area SEND Inspection result published

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 26 August 2021 A Local Area SEND Inspection in Richmond upon Thames was completed by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2021.

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.

Kingston Council wants to hear what you think of having a policy on "Help with travel " (Supported travel).

published by: Kingston Council published on: 30 June 2021 Kingston Council wants to hear what you think of having a policy on Help with travel (Supported travel).  The policy will be for adults living and accessing services and support in Kingston.

Richmond upon Thames Local Area SEND inspection: children, young people and parents and carers views

published on: 07 June 2021 Inspection of London Borough of Richmond upon Thames local area’s effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of, and improving outcomes for, children and young people who have special educa...

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.

Just published: Understanding ADHD in girls and women

published on: 27 April 2021 Our very own Dr Jo Steer, Associate Director for Emotional Health, has just published this excellent book called Understanding Girls & Women with ADHD.

Kingston Council welcomes new government agreement on SEND funding

published by: Kingston Council published on: 19 March 2021 Kingston Council has secured agreement from the Department for Education to cover a long-standing deficit in the amount it receives to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Richmond Council welcomes SEND funding agreement

published by: Richmond Council published on: 19 March 2021 Following years of intense lobbying, Richmond Council has secured an agreement with the Department for Education which is aimed at addressing Richmond’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ...

Cllr Diane White talks about Kingston’s New Special Educational Needs and Disability Register

published on: 18 March 2021

New Special Educational Needs and Disability Register in Kingston and Richmond

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 16 March 2021 New Special Educational Needs and Disability Registers for both Kingston and Richmond have gone live this week.

FriendBee Befriending Service – recruitment drive

published by: Tora Sykes - RUILS Children’s Team Administrator 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. 

Recent comments about Croft Cottage closing

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 26 February 2021 Recent comments about Croft Cottage closing are untrue.

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.  

London Youth Games Virtual Inclusive Games

published on: 09 February 2021 London Youth Games are putting young disabled Londoners at the heart of competition, empowering them to set, film, complete and share challenges as part of the LYG Virtual Inclusive Games.

Warren Park Overnight Short Break Provision - update

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 05 February 2021 Update on Warren Park

Experience Matters: Mid Year Review 2020/21

published by: Healthwatch Richmond 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.