published on: 26 June 2020
It has come to our attention this morning that there has been a printing error with the distribution of our borough magazine. This will be arriving through letterboxes from today.
published on: 26 June 2020
Summary notes from an event that took place on March 11th with support from the Council for Disabled Children (CDC).
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 ...
published on: 19 May 2020
We are pleased to announce that our new Chatbot, named AfC Bot is live in a test format on the SEND Local Offer section of the AfCinfo website in Kingston and Richmond.
published on: 24 April 2020
Over the past few months the Skylarks team have often thought,
“Wouldn’t it be great to have some characters showcasing just how amazing each and every single one of our members are?”
published on: 19 March 2020
I know that many families are worried about the COVID-19 coronavirus and the impact it will have on their children with special educational needs, disabilities and complex health conditions.
published on: 18 March 2020
Achieving for Children is currently working with both Councils and partners to look at the impact of the current public health situation on local SEND services and will be providing updates on ...
published on: 18 March 2020
UPDATE: DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION THE RICHMOND PCF HAS TAKEN THE DECISION TO POSTPONE THIS LAUNCH EVENT
published on: 18 March 2020
Click here for COVID 19: latest information and advice
published on: 17 March 2020
KIDS SENDIASS Richmond and Kingston continues offering services to families during the current situation.
published on: 04 March 2020
The new Parent Carer Forum (PCF) is preparing to launch in Kingston, for families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND).
published on: 27 February 2020
We are developing a strategy to guide how we approach participation. As part of this, we would like your views.
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.
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.
published on: 11 February 2020
Safer Internet Day 2020 will be celebrated globally on 11th February with the theme: Together for a better internet.
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.
published on: 17 January 2020
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 support the communic...
published on: 14 January 2020
Update February: AfC will be publishing further information and progress on the LGSO review on this website here.
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.
published on: 29 November 2019
Our Adult Social Care Service has recently awarded a new contract to an organisation called Community Catalysts.
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.
published on: 06 November 2019
The Sports Development Team developed RISE (Richmond upon Thames Inclusive Sport and Exercise) in 2008.
published on: 29 October 2019
Dramatize, a Theatre Company for individuals with learning disabilities, has successfully gained funding to expand into Richmond.
published on: 23 October 2019
Challengers are looking to reach out to families with children and young people living in the Kingston and Richmond Boroughs, who would be interested in attending Challengers Play and Youth Schemes.
published on: 23 October 2019
The Richmond Parent Carer Forum (RPCF) is pleased to announce that they are seeking an Umbrella organisation that can host the administration relating to this group, and support the delivery of it...
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.
published on: 02 October 2019
Richmond Council have commissioned a review of SEND provision within the borough from The Local Government Association (LGA).
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.
published on: 06 September 2019
Kingston Council cautiously welcomes the Chancellor's spending round announcement to increase funding for council run services including adult social care, SEND and reducing homelessness.
published on: 02 September 2019
Kingston Shopmobility Service currently provides short-term hire of wheelchairs and scooters to help people get around the shops in Kingston Town Centre.