Outstanding: Lambeth Council’s fostering service given top marks in Ofsted report
Summary: Children in foster care across the borough are well looked after and feel safe. Image: By SWLondoner staff Children in
Ofsted reveals only 45% of Merton’s secondary schools good or outstanding
Summary: In Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea, 100% of children attend a good or outstanding school. Image: By
Wandsworth specialist centre for disabled children opens
Summary: The centre runs drop-in play sessions for parents and children as well as therapeutic services and speech and language
Does the Year 1 Phonics test expose children to failure too young?
Summary: The controversial Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is set to be rolled out at the end of the month
Wandsworth’s first free school under development
Summary: The first 120 children will enter the school, developed on the site of the disused Bolingbroke Hospital, in September.
Wandsworth children’s services set for major revamp
Summary: Following an education and children’s services committee this week, changes to reduce the impact of the council’s £30m budget
Fulham school wins high praise from Ofsted
Summary: Hurlingham and Chelsea School, once placed in special measures, have managed to reverse their fortunes in just seven years.
Merton primary school reveals OFSTED results
Summary: Improvements in maths and attendance but Merton Abbey Primary school still has some way to go in English, according