Schools, children and families news

Shaping Hounslow for future generations: Local Plan reviews under way

In order to ensure that there are sufficient homes, schools, health provision, jobs, transport infrastructure and green spaces for the future, we must plan for these services now.

Published 11 January 2019.

Published 7 December 2018.

Hounslow Youth Council make their mark with record breaking results

This year’s “Make Your Mark” campaign has seen 1,106,788 young people across the country take part, making it one of the largest youth consultations of its kind in UK history.

Published 8 November 2018.

Hounslow launch week-long campaign in partnership with NSPCC to keep children safe from sexual abuse

Hounslow Safeguarding Children’s Board (HSCB) and the NSPCC are joining forces again to raise awareness of the signs of sexual abuse and how everyone can help.

Published 25 September 2018.

Hounslow students perform strongly in new tougher A levels

Students across Hounslow are celebrating their achievements with the publication of this year’s A-Level results

Published 20 August 2018.

Hounslow students wow Royal Albert Hall

Seventy-three young singers from across Hounslow wowed the crowds on Sunday 29 July at The Royal Albert Hall in two performances as part of this year’s BBC Proms.

Published 6 August 2018.

Leading the way in the safeguarding of vulnerable young people

Ofsted inspectors have found that Hounslow Council works successfully in partnership to identify and protect the borough’s most vulnerable young residents

Published 24 July 2018.

Hounslow primary schools amongst the best in the country

Hounslow’s primary schools have once again been named amongst the best in England for the quality of education provided, according to a new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI).

Published 27 June 2018.

Hounslow Grandmentors Programme scoops National Award

Hounslow Council and Volunteering Matters have shown that they are among the best in the country after picking up a national award at this year’s National Charity Awards

Published 18 June 2018.

Council urges community groups to apply for fund to support the borough’s young people

Hounslow Council is encouraging community groups across the borough to apply for their share of a Transition Fund before applications close on 30 June 2018.

Published 13 June 2018.

FSD website awarded four stars in SOCiTMs Better Connected Survey

Hounslow Council's Family Services Directory has been identified by SOCiTMs Better Connected research programme as one of the UK’s top council websites.

Published 11 June 2018.

Hounslow Council to offer 30 hours’ free childcare for working parents of 3 and 4-year old’s

The council has successfully bid for an award of £80,000 to directly benefit the delivery of 30 hours funded childcare in Hounslow.

Published 16 March 2018.

Hounslow welcomes Mayor of London’s new scheme to support victims of domestic violence

Hounslow Council’s Cabinet member for tackling domestic violence, Councillor Candice Atterton, today welcomed the announcement by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan to make much-needed specialist…

Published 13 March 2018.

Hounslow’s Teen Read 2018 awards announce

On Tuesday 6 March, Hounslow Arts Centre played host to the Hounslow’s ‘Teen Read 2018’ awards.

Published 12 March 2018.

Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Funding Support

On 16 January Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid, announced the allocation of £9 million from the Controlling Migration Fund.

Published 19 January 2018.

Wellington Primary and Hounslow Council celebrate £15m expansion project

Wellington Primary School and Hounslow Council marked the completion of £15m expansion project with an official opening ceremony yesterday [Tuesday 28 November]

Published 29 November 2017.

Don't miss out! 30 hours of FREE childcare for three and four-year-olds

From September 2017, three and four year olds in Hounslow will be eligible for an additional 15 free hours of childcare each week.

Published 19 July 2017.

Hounslow Youth Service has fun activities covered this summer!

With the school summer holidays about to begin, Hounslow Council’s Youth Service has organised a packed programme of activities from sports to creative workshops

Published 18 July 2017.

Have your say - Childcare demand survey 2017

Residents who are a parent or carer of children aged from babies to 14 years and those with youngsters with disabilities up to 18 years, are being asked by Hounslow Council for their views

Published 3 July 2017.

A royal seal of approval for Pocahontas in Brentford

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester cemented a place in Brentford’s history for Pocahontas, by unveiling a plaque in her memory on Monday.

Published 21 March 2017.

School is definitely in for Hounslow's secondary school pupils!

93 per cent of Hounslow pupils starting secondary school in September 2017 have been offered a place at one of their six preferred schools, with 63 per cent getting their first preference.

Published 1 March 2017.