children

15 Jul 2026

Get ready for the Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge for children is back at libraries around the borough. Children aged between 4 and 11 years old are invited to dive into books and …

30 Jun 2026

Helping more families stay together safely

More children in the borough are now living in safe and stable homes, with the number in care falling significantly over the past 5 …

21 May 2026

Big changes kick off at Wesley Playing Fields

Big improvements to one of the borough’s popular parks are underway and set to be ready for residents to enjoy in time for summer. …

11 May 2026

‘I grew up with foster children, now I have my own’

To mark Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May), local carers are sharing their experiences to encourage more people in the borough to consider fostering. Foster …

20 Apr 2026

A positive start for families: primary school offers

More than 9 out of 10 families in the borough will see their child start primary school at their preferred place this September. This …

8 Apr 2026

Veteran foster carer honoured at Windsor Castle

Photo credit: Ian Jones Photography Over her 25‑year career as a foster carer for Ealing Council, Nina Samuel has welcomed more than 40 young …

15 Jan 2026

Southall YAC: One year on

It has been nearly a year since the Young Adult Centre (YAC) in Southall reopened after a multi-million-pound refurbishment. And, in that time, the centre has …

14 Jan 2026

Spotlight: the next generation

From high performing schools to vibrant youth centres, Ealing Council is backing the borough’s next generation with opportunities to learn, create and thrive all …

9 Dec 2025

We have a winner: Christmas card contest

The festive season is here, and with it comes a splash of colour and creativity from the borough’s budding young artists. Ealing Council has …

2 Dec 2025

Free holiday fun for families this festive season

Families are in for a festive treat with return of Ealing Council’s holiday activities and food (HAF) programme this winter, so book your child’s …

26 Nov 2025

Recognising outstanding foster carers

A Northolt couple who ‘changed a child’s world’ have been awarded Ealing Council’s Foster Carer of the Year award. Anna and Jacek Kobryn were honoured at the council’s annual awards ceremony …

26 Nov 2025

Love sport? Fancy a go at cricket? Get free coaching

Sporty pupils can join a free cricket coaching programme starting in January. Open to all abilities, aged 11–15 in the borough, the sessions are …

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