Fighting inequality

4 Nov 2019

Keeping children safe in education with ‘toolkit’

Following on from the introduction of a Prevent toolkit for schools to help them keep vulnerable children safe from harm and exploitation, a new …

28 Oct 2019

A friend in need is a BEfriend indeed

“I see volunteering as an opportunity, it’s not about giving something to someone it’s more about mutual gain. I’ve learnt so much,” said a …

22 Oct 2019

Footballer visits school to talk about diversity

A primary school’s celebration of Black History Month included a visit from a footballer who grew up nearby. Brentford FC defender Dominic Thompson went …

17 Oct 2019

Look on the Upside

A local teenager is giving up his time to help other young people on to the path towards success, via a project called Team …

14 Oct 2019

Adopting a new approach to adoption

Adoption in London could be a bit of a ‘postcode lottery’ in the past but a new agency approach is bringing together groups of …

2 Sep 2019

Safe zone outside clinic upheld after appeal rejected

The safe zone implemented outside Marie Stopes Clinic in Mattock Lane, Ealing, will remain in-place after the latest appeal against it was dismissed. Master …

21 Aug 2019

How to apply for high school places

Applications can soon be submitted for children to start high school in our borough. If your child was born between 1 September 2008 and …

7 Aug 2019

More local projects backed thanks to TYS 2019

A bid to bring renowned street art to Acton, plans for a unique community garden and a project to help young people engage with …

7 Aug 2019

‘We shared our lives – it worked out wonderfully’

Christine Lyons cared for Elspeth and Jane for more than two decades. The pair have learning disabilities and lived with Christine and her husband …

17 Jul 2019

Ealing Council agrees changes to children’s centres

Ealing Council’s cabinet has agreed changes to its draft children’s centres strategy following a consultation earlier this year. Its new approach will prioritise areas …