education

6 Jan 2023

Start the new year with our top five tips

It’s 2023 and the new year is the perfect time to set new intentions, start new ventures and create new opportunities. It is a …

15 Dec 2022

Primary places: Time to apply

If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019, they will be due to start primary school in September 2023 …

8 Nov 2022

Headteacher of the school he went to as a boy

“I think that role models are really important for children,” said the former pupil of a local school who became its headteacher exactly 30 …

2 Sep 2022

High schools ready for your applications

Applications for children to start at any of the high schools in our borough are now being received. Find out how to apply – …

18 Aug 2022

School standards are top of the class

An impressive nine out of every 10 of our borough’s schools are now rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, demonstrating how high standards …

16 May 2022

Joe Wicks meets pupils for show on mental health support

A local primary school was visited by fitness coach and author Joe Wicks as part of a TV documentary on the importance of mental …

8 Apr 2022

Cafe serving career chances for students

A new community cafe in Acton is offering career path opportunities for teenagers with special educational needs. The Hub was opened this week (Tuesday, …

2 Mar 2022

Community tree projects planting ideas and nature

Trees have added to pupils’ blossoming understanding of climate action and about other cultures. The borough’s first ‘tiny forest’ has been planted at one …

24 Feb 2022

Be a school governor and make a difference

If you have ever wanted to find out more about becoming a school governor, and the difference you could make by doing so, you …

27 Jan 2022

Get into teaching and training

Welcome to our Get into series, where we will be introducing you to certain sectors and help you understand how you can start a career in it. This …

13 Dec 2021

The baby with superpowers visiting schools

School pupils have been learning about children with special needs, with the help of two local mums who have published a book about a …

10 Nov 2021

‘Apprenticeship gave me a new lease of life’

“Being an apprentice has given me a new lease of life, I haven’t looked back” – that’s the message from 46-year-old Mah-jabeen, who joined …

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Free laptops to help bridge digital divide

A new Ealing Council programme is working on providing almost 1,000 free laptops to some of the borough’s most disadvantaged residents. A hundred devices …

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