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A Level exam results not what you expected?

published by: Achieving for Children published on: 15 August 2024 The National Careers service may be able to help

Celebrate Valentine's your way

published by: Getting it On published on: 09 February 2024 Our 'Celebrate Valentine's your way' messages covering both the build up to 14 Feb and afterwards, with topics including taking care of yourself, delaying sex, consent, and services providing emerg...

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.

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".

Did you know that childcare support is expanding?

published on: 28 February 2024 Did you know that support for childcare is expanding? You can find out more on the Childcare Choices website or contact our Family Information Service: Phone: 020 8547 5215  or Email:

Doris Venner pre-school recognised for their inclusive practice at the Nursery World Awards

published by: Achieving for Children 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

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:

First mentor relationship for our recently launched Befriending and Mentoring programme

published by: Achieving for Children 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.

Free mental health app launched for young people across Kingston

published by: Kingston Council 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. 

Funding for End of Life Doulas

published by: NHS South West London published on: 14 February 2024 NHS South West London has funded End of Life Doula UK to provide support to people at the end of their life and those important to them.