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London apprenticeships see lack of change in diversity levels

London apprenticeships have seen a lack of change in diversity levels from 2019 to 2023, with more than three times

New SEND school in Merton “not enough,” experts say

The Department for Education’s plan to develop a new school for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in

New primary school opens in Twickenham for children with special educational needs and disabilities

A new SEND primary school has opened in Twickenham as part of an effort to improve the area’s provisions for children with speech, language and communication needs.

‘Ridiculous’ A-level algorithm has ‘increased the gap between rich and poor’

Students across the country have been left angry after opening the all important envelopes to see their A-level results downgraded. 

‘It can resonate in your eyeballs’: Artists pump up the volume at Battersea science exhibition

Some of the mysteries of the universe are revealed at Battersea Park in a new art exhibition inspired by science. The

Tomb Raider creator vows to open Hammersmith technology school to give kids ‘skills for jobs that don’t yet exist’

The founding father of the UK gaming industry Ian Livingstone CBE is set to open a technology school in Hammersmith

Schools across Lambeth closed as teachers take strike action against pensions and working conditions

Summary: Another strike will take place before Christmas. Image: By Douglas Patient Around 77% of schools across Lambeth were disrupted

Pressure on Lambeth school places eases as government promises financial support

Summary: Seven schools will benefit from the funding. By SWLondoner staff Seven Lambeth schools will be able to expand and

Children in care face postcode lottery in search for adoptive parents

Summary: Merton and Kensington & Chelsea came joint worst in the country, according to a Department of Education scorecard report.

Homophobia: everywhere and nowhere

Summary: Campaign groups are increasingly calling for action to be taken to fight homophobic bullying in schools. Image: By Joe

Kensington and Chelsea residents encouraged to adopt

Summary: A 16 per cent fall in adoptions in the area from 2010 drove the borough to hold an information

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