education

12 Dec 2018

Bright idea for schools brings solar energy

Schools are becoming partially powered by the sun, thanks to a solar power scheme which has involved the coming together of community organisations, the …

21 Nov 2018

First World War: School remembrance with artistic touch

A school in Perivale held two weeks of activities themed around the First World War to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the 1918 armistice. …

28 Sep 2018

Time has arrived to apply for primary school

If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 he or she will be due to start primary school in …

4 Sep 2018

How to apply for high school

Applications for children to start high school in our borough are now being received. If your child was born between 1 September 2007 and …

22 Aug 2018

School sport boosted by football club

Being physically active is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle and forming the habit young can set the tone for a lifetime. And …

2 Jul 2018

Older children acting as homework ‘buddies’ at school

Pupils at Featherstone High in Southall have been helping primary school children with their homework as part of an initiative between local schools. The …

8 Jun 2018

Woodland wonder wins architecture awards

A secondary school for boys and girls with moderate to severe learning difficulties has won two awards from the Royal Institute of British Architecture …

21 May 2018

‘FGM is child abuse. Full stop.’

That is the powerful message being sent out as awareness is raised in local schools about female genital mutilation (FGM). Perivale Primary School has …

10 May 2018

Ealing’s walk to school challenge

Thousands of Ealing children are signing up to a challenge to walk to school this May. From 14 to 25 May, pupils at more than 60 …

24 Apr 2018

Sugar smart pupils’ sweet ideas win a prize

Children in England eat far more than their recommended daily amount of sugar – but Acton pupils have won an award for their ‘sugar …

15 Mar 2018

Cyberbullying blocked in schools project success

A new project that aims to help local students stay safe online has seen positive results with a 48% reduction in cyberbullying in its first year. CyberMentorPLUS is a programme being run at Greenford High School that has …

9 Mar 2018

Putting the spotlight on mental health

YoungMinds estimate that on average, three pupils in every UK classroom have a mental health problem. Teachers from across the borough attended an event to learn …

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