education

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 …

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 …

12 Feb 2018

Holocaust: Survivors share wartime experiences

Each year, Holocaust Memorial Day is marked in the borough in late January, as it is around the world. Last week, as Melanie Silver …

6 Dec 2017

The hut and forest school at the heart of a community

A recent celebration at a scout hut may have gone unnoticed by people outside of one part of Acton, but it marked a significant …

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