children

29 Mar 2018

‘I recommend fostering wholeheartedly’

“The best thing about fostering is helping children and making a difference to their life,” said Shakuntla Gittins, Ealing’s current Foster Carer of the …

19 Mar 2018

Social worker takeover of council’s social media

Social workers will share what they do on an average day via the council’s social media accounts tomorrow (Tuesday, 20 March), which is World …

14 Mar 2018

Family cycle library gives parents pedal power

Cycling is a great way to Get Moving and, thanks to a new ‘family cycling library’, having young children need not be a barrier …

5 Mar 2018

Could you be the governor?

School governors play an active role in school life and in helping pupils to fulfil their potential. Interested in getting involved? Ealing Council is …

24 Jan 2018

Commuters going step-free

Commuters in the borough are set to benefit from greater accessibility and step-free access at four local Tube stations, it was announced last week. …

24 Jan 2018

Double honours for duo’s community work

Two of Ealing Council’s leading lights were recognised in the Queen’s 2018 New Year Honours list. Councillor Ranjit Dheer, the council’s deputy leader, has …

29 Nov 2017

Much more than words at our libraries

Our libraries are more than a place of books, computers and information; they unlock the joys of learning, foster friendships and provide social glue …

23 Nov 2017

‘Fostering is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference’

Foster carers can make a genuine difference to children’s lives. Could you be one? Pete and Nicky Cornford started fostering this September. The Hanwell …