Has your child had their pre-school immunisations?
published on: 05 July 2022
Has your child had their pre-school immunisations?
British Sign Language; 999 Service
published on: 28 June 2022
We’re delighted to announce that from 17 June 2022, people needing urgent emergency support across the UK will be able to call 999 using British Sign Language (BSL) via a video relay service.
Education, Health and Care Plans Review Consultation
published on: 21 June 2022
The Department for Education are seeking views on the deadline for a local authority issuing proposals to amend an education, health and care plan following a review.
All Age Kingston Carers Strategy 2022- 2027
published on: 30 May 2022
Kingston Council have completed the first draft of the All Age Kingston Carers Strategy 2022 - 2027.
Special school at Moor Lane Centre site
published on: 30 May 2022
On Thursday 26 May, Kingston Council's Planning Committee approved the planning application for the buildings and landscaping for Spring School, the new special free school for autistic children a...
ADHD Embrace Schools Outreach
published on: 25 May 2022
Introduction to ADHD Embrace Schools Outreach Manager and booking school visits from ADHD Embrace.
Community Action Research - Carers Survey
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 on: 25 May 2022
NHS England are currently recruiting for PPV partner roles
Pharmacy Services Survey
published on: 24 May 2022
Healthwatch want to know your views about Pharmacy services
Pelvic Health Survey
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 on: 28 April 2022
What is Private Fostering?
Private Fostering is when a
Have your say about transport and mobility in Richmond
published on: 29 March 2022
If you are a disabled person or support a disabled person in Richmond, go along to the Transport and Mobility Forum to hear about issues around transport and mobility and to contribute your views ...
SEND review: right support, right place, right time
published on: 29 March 2022
The government has published a green paper on the future of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) system and is undertaking a public consultation on t...
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.
Vacancy for a SENDIASS Practitioner in the Kingston and Richmond area
published on: 18 March 2022
About The Role
Are you a person who really wants to make a difference to people’s lives? If so this role might be for you!
Consultation on SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) in Richmond
published on: 16 March 2022
Richmond Parent Carer Forum has launched a consultation* on the SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) in Richmond. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SENDIASS2022Richmond
Real Support for Real Futures: Engaging with children and young people to create the ‘new normal’
published on: 03 March 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have brought many challenges to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
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.
Local Area SEND Inspection in Richmond upon Thames - Written Statement of Action (WSOA ) deemed fit for purpose by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
published on: 25 February 2022
A Local Area SEND Inspection in Richmond upon Thames was completed by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2021.
Update on re commissioning of Short Breaks in Kingston and Richmond
published on: 25 February 2022
The opportunity tender for short break provision was opened on 28th October 2021 and the closing date for providers to submit their bid was on 17th November 2021.
How Achieving for Children and Richmond Council supports young people with additional needs move from childhood to adulthood
published on: 10 February 2022
Young people with special educational needs or a disability may go through something called ‘transition’, which could mean moving from children’s services to adult services.
Do you think that a SEND Minecraft Youth Club is a good idea?
published on: 07 February 2022
*Ruils Independent Living has identified a need for a Minecraft specific club for young people with additional needs across our Children Services' areas (Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow).
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.