Today, the City of London Corporation has released its new Education Strategy to cover the next 5 years. This strategy applies across the City of London academies, independent schools, maintained schools, apprenticeships and life-long learning. The Chair of the Education…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – November 2024
Ben Murphy on what Epping Forest has to offer children | East London and West Essex Guardian Series The UK Government’s People and Nature Survey, published at the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, stated that 83% of children believe nature…
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City of London: Children’s Services Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
The City of London Corporation’s children’s services have received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted following an inspection. His Majesty’s Inspector, Christine Kennet, acknowledged the unique strengths of the City Corporation’s approach, saying children living or arriving in the City of…
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Nature learning programme helps thousands of children in one of London’s most deprived boroughs
More than 5,000 school kids have taken part in a free outdoor learning scheme in Newham, where many families struggle with high levels of deprivation. The Outdoor Learning Programme, run by the City of London Corporation in West Ham Park,…
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Court of Common Council – 11 Sept 2021
Today has been a busy day, both for me personally and for the Square Mile itself. Trains are busy, restaurants and bars are booming, people are shopping and the Guildhall Yard has a very popular beer festival. Today I’ve attended…
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