Children and families news

Easter holiday activities for children and young people in Hounslow

Funded by the Department for Education, Hounslow Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) in Easter will be delivered by experienced providers, offering fun and enriching activities.

Published 6 March 2024.

Hounslow Council urges working parents to apply for the Government’s new, free childcare support

To support with the rising costs of childcare and encourage more parents to return to work or increase their working hours, the Government’s existing childcare support is expanding.

Published 10 January 2024.

Hounslow Council and Social Enterprise Academy involve cared for young people in Social Enterprise project

Young people in Hounslow will have the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Social Enterprise Schools programme

Published 20 December 2023.

Council and local schools help shine a spotlight on eliminating violence against women and girls

Hounslow Council and Chiswick School have collaborated to mark the annual UN-led 16 Days of Activism and teach children about Gender-Based violence

Published 4 December 2023.

Free and fun activities for children in Hounslow during the winter break

Hounslow Council is urging eligible families to register for the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) winter activities which will take place from 2 to 5 January 2024.

Published 4 December 2023.

Council’s Children's Services rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Hounslow Council’s Children’s Services has received a ‘Good’ overall rating by independent regulator Ofsted.

Published 1 December 2023.

Green light for new homes for Hounslow Care Leavers

Hounslow Council has approved the development of new high-quality homes for residents in need.

Published 19 October 2023.

Free summer activities for families in Hounslow

With the school holidays started, Hounslow Council has organised a Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Summer Festival on Friday, 21 July at the Old Isleworthians club in Isleworth (Wood Lane)

Published 20 July 2023.

Family Hubs bring support and services closer to home

Families with children can now access advice and support at new Family Hubs in Hounslow.

Published 30 June 2023.

Working together for Hounslow’s young people

The Council has launched its new Youth Skills and Employment Guarantee with the backing of local businesses, education providers and voluntary sector.

Published 29 June 2023.

Schools affected by national strike action in February and March 2023

The National Education Union has announced strike action that will impact Hounslow schools in February and March

Published 26 January 2023.