children

7 May 2020

Rising to challenge of fostering during crisis

As Foster Care Fortnight approaches, Ealing Council welcomes on board a newly approved foster carer who has already taken on her first fostering placements …

28 Apr 2020

You can still claim Child Benefit despite crisis

Parents of newborn babies can still claim Child Benefit despite the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the restrictions surrounding it. Under the national social …

21 Apr 2020

Is your child unwell? How to check other symptoms

With all the health advice currently focusing on COVID-19 symptoms and treatment, it is easy to forget there are other symptoms to be aware …

6 Apr 2020

Stuff to do: Stuck at home but not stuck for ideas

We may all be spending an awful lot more time inside our homes than we are used to doing. And, yes, classes and activities …

27 Mar 2020

How to stay inside, stay healthy and save lives

While children will find it unusual being at home and not at school; some residents who have to self-isolate may not always have access …

23 Mar 2020

Park restrictions to help stop spread of coronavirus

Play areas, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, tennis courts, skate parks and other park facilities in the borough will be closed to help limit the spread …

10 Mar 2020

The heart of adoption in London

Adopt London, the new organisation at the heart of fostering in London, has officially launched. The organisation brings together 23 London boroughs, including Ealing, …

18 Feb 2020

Scooting to stay fit

School children are perfecting their scooting skills with training in Ealing. Training gives children the skills and experience to scoot safely, which could encourage …

4 Feb 2020

Child-like bollards boost road safety at school

These bollards shaped like small children have been installed outside a local school’s main entrance to grab the attention of motorists and make it …

6 Dec 2019

Primary school places: Time to apply

If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 he or she will be due to start primary school in …

31 Oct 2019

Tackling obesity can be life changing

Tackling obesity means helping children and families adopt healthy eating habits and keep fit. It is a key priority for Ealing Council and the …

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 …

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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 …

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