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.
Richmond Council welcomes announcement of provider for new special school
published on: 20 July 2020
Richmond Council is delighted by the announcement by the Department for Education (DfE) that the education provider, The Beckmead Trust, will run the borough’s new special free school for children ...
Kingston Council welcomes announcement of provider for new special school
published on: 20 July 2020
Kingston Council is delighted by the announcement by the Department for Education (DfE), today, that the education provider Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust will run the borough’s new special s...
Developing a multiagency framework for supporting Children and Young People with SEND and their families in Kingston and Richmond.
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).
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 ...
Skylarks Superheroes Come To The Rescue
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?”
COVID-19 - Support for parents and carers of children with special educational needs, disabilities and complex health conditions
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.
Covid 19 - SEND Services Update Statement
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 ...
POSTPONED - Richmond Parent Carer Forum Launch Event - 25th March 2020
published on: 18 March 2020
UPDATE: DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION THE RICHMOND PCF HAS TAKEN THE DECISION TO POSTPONE THIS LAUNCH EVENT
COVID 19 update
published on: 18 March 2020
Click here for COVID 19: latest information and advice
KIDS SENDIASS Richmond and Kingston continues offering services to families during the current situation
published on: 17 March 2020
KIDS SENDIASS Richmond and Kingston continues offering services to families during the current situation.
Postponed - Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum - Free & Accessible Family Fun Day
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).
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.
Tenders invited for administration support to assist the Kingston SEND Parent Carer Forum
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...
Response to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) report
published on: 14 January 2020
Update February: AfC will be publishing further information and progress on the LGSO review on this website here.
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.
Supporting people with learning disabilities to connect with the community
published on: 29 November 2019
Our Adult Social Care Service has recently awarded a new contract to an organisation called Community Catalysts.
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.
Richmond upon Thames Inclusive Sport and Exercise Consultation 2019
published on: 06 November 2019
The Sports Development Team developed RISE (Richmond upon Thames Inclusive Sport and Exercise) in 2008.
New funding for Dramatize
published on: 29 October 2019
Dramatize, a Theatre Company for individuals with learning disabilities, has successfully gained funding to expand into Richmond.
Challengers Kingston and Richmond Play and Youth Schemes
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.
Richmond Parent Carer Forum(RPCF) are seeking an Umbrella organisation
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...
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.
Local Government Association (LGA) SEND Review in Richmond
published on: 02 October 2019
Richmond Council have commissioned a review of SEND provision within the borough from The Local Government Association (LGA).
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.
Kingston Council response to the spending round announcement
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.
Kingston Shopmobility Consultation
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.