children

17 Dec 2024

Fostering: a carer’s story

“I always wanted to foster, I love children, and I have the patience to listen. I was often a mother figure to my younger …

10 Dec 2024

From pupil to headteacher

“This place does very much mean a lot. It’s where I grew up,” Craig Ross told Around Ealing when he became the headteacher of …

15 Oct 2024

Calling all young artists – 2024 Christmas card competition

As the winter months draw near, and we eagerly await the festive period, it can only mean one thing…the launch of Ealing Council’s annual …

12 Sep 2024

Best foot forward

With the new school term underway, more children than ever are expected to be making the journey on foot, by bike or scooter. Since …

18 Jul 2024

Children’s services rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Inspectors have praised children’s services in Ealing for a determination to continually improve the quality of what it provides to children and families. The …

2 Jul 2024

Could you be a private foster carer and not know it?

Are you private fostering? Are you or someone you know, looking after a friend or relative’s child for 28 days or more? If you …

30 May 2024

Helping families to save money and the planet

Clothes which children have outgrown, toys, books and other items are finding homes with new families thanks to a popular reuse scheme at Stanhope …

22 May 2024

Protect against whooping cough

Following a rise in whooping cough cases, health officials are encouraging pregnant women and young children to be vaccinated. Whooping cough is an infection …

27 Mar 2024

Playgrounds are getting a new look

Ealing Council is renovating 22 playgrounds across the borough, making them more enjoyable for children to use and get active. The renovations, worth almost …

2 Mar 2024

Excellence in schools

Our 7 towns are home to some fantastic schools. 99% of the borough’s schools are judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted, including …

14 Feb 2024

Transform the lives of children, become a governor

Governors have an important role in our schools and by becoming a governor, can transform the lives of children and young people by improving …

30 Nov 2023

Winter HAF Programme – book now

Looking for fun, games and challenging activities over the winter school break? The popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is back and taking …

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Wartime Christmases in Ealing

With Christmas almost upon us, borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates looks back at years gone by – and a particular local diarist who gave …

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children

Fostering: a carer’s story

From pupil to headteacher

Calling all young artists – 2024 Christmas card competition

Best foot forward

Children’s services rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Could you be a private foster carer and not know it?

Helping families to save money and the planet

Protect against whooping cough

Playgrounds are getting a new look

Excellence in schools

Transform the lives of children, become a governor

Winter HAF Programme – book now

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Wartime Christmases in Ealing

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