AfCinfo website - Kingston and Richmond

Kinship Care Week 2026: celebrating the families who step up

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 05 October 2026 Kinship Care Week (5 to 11 October 2026) shines a light on the vital role of kinship carers: relatives and friends who step up to raise a child when their parents are unable to.

New sexual health campaign: help Richmond Council reach young people

published by: Richmond Council published on: 29 September 2026 Don't put it off, get tested today

Kingston Local Area SEND inspection

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 23 September 2026 The findings highlight positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND

A guide to keeping kids healthy this school year for parents and carers

published by: UK Health Security Agency published on: 07 September 2026 Prepare for the colder months

Adult Social Care: Community Transport Survey

published by: Kingston Council published on: 03 September 2026 We want to know what you think about community transport. Community transport helps people who may find it hard to use regular buses or trains. It can include: Dial-a-Ride

Calling all Healthcare professionals: Could you foster?

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 17 August 2026 The skills you use every day could help a child feel safe, secure and supported.

Summer safety

published by: Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) published on: 05 August 2026 With the peak of summer upon us, here's a helpful guide to keeping your kids safe while they enjoy the break

Healthy smiles for life

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 18 June 2026 Oral health tips

Carers Week 2026

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 08 June 2026 This year's theme focuses on building carer-friendly communities

Launching our website's new AI navigational tool

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 29 April 2026 Making information as easy to find as possible

We want to hear your views on childcare

published by: Achieving for Children 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 by: Achieving for Children 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 by: Achieving for Children 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 by: The South London Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service (CYPCIS) 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 by: Department for Education 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 by: Achieving for Children 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 by: Kingston Council 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 by: Place2Be and Achieving for Children 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 by: Kingston Council and Achieving for Children 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 by: Healthwatch Kingston 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 by: Jo Farrar, Chief Executive, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust 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 by: Public Health and London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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.