Children and education news
Congratulations to the borough's students who have opened their GCSE results today, kickstarting a new, exciting chapter in their lives.
Council news | 20 Aug 26
Congratulations to the students across Richmond upon Thames who received their A-Level, BTEC, and T-Level results today.
Council news | 13 Aug 26
Families in Richmond upon Thames are again being invited to come out and play as part of Car Free Day this September.
Council news | 04 Aug 26
Families across the borough can enjoy an energic summer break, with a range of activities at our leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton.
Council news | 28 Jul 26
This summer, bring your children to libraries across the borough for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.
Council news | 27 Jul 26
This August, come along to fun, hands-on workshops where children can build carbon dioxide monitors and test the air around them.
Community news | Science Owl | 21 Jul 26
Learn more about Richmond’s new community energy initiative, with a series of informative events launching in our borough from 23 July.
Council news | 02 Jul 26
Local groups, residents and sanctuary seekers came together for a vibrant community celebration for Refugee Week 2026. With World Refugee Day on 20 June, the event highlighted the moments that brought our community together.
Council news | 19 Jun 26
Are you a parent or carer of a child aged 0 to 14, or up to 18 if they have additional needs? We want to hear about your childcare needs and experiences.
Community news | Achieving for Children | 26 May 26
We are pleased to share Team Richmond’s fantastic achievement at the recent TCS Mini London Marathon.
Council news | 01 May 26
Young people across the borough are being encouraged to sign up to represent Team Richmond in the 2026 London Youth Games, Europe’s largest annual youth sporting event.
Council news | 10 Apr 26
The East Sheen Spring Hunt is this Saturday (11 April), and now's the time to grab your tickets!
Community news | East Sheen Village | 09 Apr 26
From Wednesday 15 April, our four leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton will be offering a range of exciting activities for children to enjoy throughout the summer term.
Council news | 17 Mar 26
Young people aged 11 to 17 can now enjoy dedicated, supervised gym time at five different leisure facilities across Richmond.
Council news | 13 Jan 26
The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has delivered his annual end of year message for 2025, reflecting on the many things that we have achieved in the last 12 months.
Council news | 23 Dec 25
Calling all children aged between 5 and 11 years old to enter our Christmas card competition.
Council news | 04 Nov 25
On Thursday 16 October, Kew Riverside School pupils had a visit from big yellow dinosaur Pantosaurus, for children's charity National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s (NSPCC) engaging Talk PANTS session.
Council news | 16 Oct 25
Until Sunday 21 December, our four sports centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton are running exciting junior sports programmes.
Council news | 14 Oct 25
The Summer Reading Challenge may be over, but the story continues. Find out about our young readers' success over the summer, and what’s coming this autumn.
Council news | 07 Oct 25
On Friday 26 September, Twickenham Green hosted the borough’s first Cargo and Cakes session, bringing together families, cycling enthusiasts and curious newcomers to explore the benefits of cargo bikes.
Council news | 02 Oct 25
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