children

15 Sep 2025

Given a sporting chance

Taking part in any kind of sport can bring a sense of achievement, social connection and emotional wellbeing. This is especially important for children …

12 Sep 2025

Recipe for success

“People always tend to gather in the kitchen at parties, don’t they? That’s just what it’s like here now.” Groups of children have been …

18 Jun 2025

Finding a safe place for refugee children

“He called me ‘Auntie’ and said, ‘This is my home’,” said a local foster carer about a refugee boy who came to stay after …

12 Jun 2025

Revised plans for children’s centres and Early Help support

Revised plans to improve the borough’s children’s centres and Early Help services were approved at Ealing Council’s cabinet meeting last night (Wednesday 11 June). …

5 Jun 2025

Updated plans for Early Help services

Ealing Council is looking at how it can improve Early Help services to better support children, young people and families across the borough. As …

13 May 2025

Foster Care Fortnight: make a difference

Meet Zeinab, the council’s Foster Carer of the Year 2024, whose journey shows just how life-changing fostering can be — for the children, and …

30 Apr 2025

More financial support for families

Low-income households across the borough are being encouraged to check their post for letters confirming they’re eligible for extra support, including help with free …

6 Mar 2025

Recognising school staff heroes

You may remember our gallery of unsung heroes, nominated by you – our readers – for their outstanding contributions to schools in the borough …

18 Feb 2025

Help shape services for families with young children

Residents are invited to share their views on improving ‘Early Help’ services across the borough. Despite a wide range of support available from Ealing …

6 Feb 2025

Primary schools pledge to go smartphone-free

More than 70 primary schools in the borough have pledged to go smartphone free. Many parents have already been sent letters highlighting the potential …