Healthy smiles for life
published on: 18 June 2026
Oral health tips
Carers Week 2026
published on: 08 June 2026
This year's theme focuses on building carer-friendly communities
Launching our website's new AI navigational tool
published on: 29 April 2026
Making information as easy to find as possible
We want to hear your views on childcare
published on: 28 April 2026
Share your childcare needs and experiences
Have your say: Consultation for community infant, junior and primary schools in Kingston and Richmond
published on: 25 November 2025
Achieving for Children is currently consulting on the admission arrangments for community infant, junior and primary schools in the Kingston and Richmond boroughs for the academic year 2027-28.
Youth Support Services Feedback Survey
published on: 21 November 2025
Are you aged 16 to 24 and live or study in the London Borough of Kingston or Richmond?
Children's flu clinics 2025-26
published on: 03 October 2025
Our flu clinics are open to all children and young people aged 4 to 16 years. They are primarily invited to a clinic in the borough in which they live or attend school.
Prime Minister's letter to parents and carers on Best Start in Life
published on: 08 September 2025
To mark September's childcare expansion milestone, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has written to parents reaffirming his Plan for Change promise to give children the best possible start with 75% of f...
Richmond's children’s services rated 'Outstanding'
published on: 27 August 2025
AfC's children's services in Richmond have been awarded Ofsted’s highest rating of 'Outstanding'
Kingston Council supports the Hidden Disability Sunflower
published on: 28 March 2025
Kingston Council is proud to announce that we are now a sunflower-friendly organisation, demonstrating our commitment to a fairer and more inclusive environment for all, including those with non-vi...
Children’s Mental Health Week 2025
published on: 31 January 2025
This year, Children's Mental Health Week is focusing on the theme "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself".
Kingston children's services rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted
published on: 29 January 2025
Achieving for Children (AfC) has been awarded the highest judgement possible by Ofsted for children's services in Kingston, receiving an Outstanding rating in all five areas of assessment.
Early years: Health and care needs of under-5s and their families
published on: 13 January 2025
Healthwatch Kingston upon Thames is your local health and social care champion and we are working collaboratively with Kingston Voluntary Action to deliver this 'Early years:
Work to improve children’s mental health services in Kingston and Richmond
published on: 02 January 2025
An update from Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust about work to improve children’s mental health services in Kingston and Richmond.
Sight tests for children are free!
published on: 19 December 2024
Short-sightedness is increasing, globally and in the UK. It is now twice as common as in the 1950s and children are becoming short-sighted at an early age.
New Fairer Access Scheme to ensure no one is priced out of our leisure centres
published on: 11 October 2024
Our Fairer Access Scheme provides discounts or free access to some activities at our leisure centres to ensure no one is priced out of moving more to keep fit and healthy.
Kingston Children and Young People's Plan
published on: 11 October 2024
The Children and Young People’s Plan has been co-produced with children and young people who live and study in Kingston.
Doris Venner pre-school recognised for their inclusive practice at the Nursery World Awards
published on: 25 September 2024
Congratulations to Kingston based pre-school, Doris Venner, who received the Inclusive Practice award at this years Nursery World Awards
World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September 2024
published on: 09 September 2024
This World Suicide Prevention Day, we want to show everyone that talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary.
Merger between Kingston Hospital and Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH)
published on: 16 August 2024
Kingston Hospital is planning to merge with Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH) later this year, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.
A Level exam results not what you expected?
published on: 15 August 2024
The National Careers service may be able to help
Free mental health app launched for young people across Kingston
published on: 17 July 2024
Young people across the Royal Borough of Kingston can now access free mental health support via an app launched by Kingston Council.
Get Summer Ready with GIO
published on: 08 July 2024
Getting It On (GIO) young people's health information & services website has launched its Summer Ready social media campaign.
New regional fostering recruitment hub launches
published on: 08 July 2024
We are pleased to announce that today we are joining 19 other local authorities in launching a new regional fostering recruitment hub.
Online forms offline
published on: 01 July 2024
One of our online forms systems is temporarily unavailable, so some forms may be offline.
First mentor relationship for our recently launched Befriending and Mentoring programme
published on: 24 April 2024
The Department for Education has awarded Achieving for Children £155,735 in funding to deliver mentoring programmes for children in care and care leavers.
Stressed about exams?
published on: 26 March 2024
Need help revising? Want advice? Or someone to talk to?
Would you like to join Sanya Walker-Batson's network of Parent Champions?
published on: 20 March 2024
Each day I am humbled by the generosity of our Parent Champion volunteers, the diversity, wealth and breadth of knowledge they bring to enhance AfC’s children’s services, and share freely and will...
Kingston Hospital and HRCH joint strategy: Share your views
published on: 20 March 2024
Kingston Hospital and HRCH joint strategy: Share your views
Mental Health Support Teams in the news
published on: 18 March 2024
Cherry Forest, one of our education wellbeing practitioners, has contributed to an article on the South West London Integrated Care System website.