Education and learning

Children's centres

These centres will offer a variety of services for parents and children.

Schools and colleges

The nursery, primary, secondary and special schools in the Borough. Including term dates, admissions, school meals GSCE results and school finance. Find out about Building Schools for the Future and Academies.

Online school admissions

The portal is now open for 2009/2010 secondary admissions until midnight on Friday 24 October 2008.

Primary Strategy for Change

We have finalised our Primary Strategy for Change. This outlines our vision for primary phase education for the next 20 years. You can download the Strategy here(pdf, 908KB).

Early years education and childcare

The Family Information Service (FIS), Search for Nurseries, Creches, Playgroups Childminders and more, and information on early years schemes and services.

Further and adult education

• Esher College
• Kingston College
• Richmond Adult Community College
• Richmond upon Thames College
• West Thames College

Teacher recruitment

Information for Newly Qualified Teachers and returners to teaching.

Youth support

Find out about local youth clubs and activities for young people.

Integrated working

Integrated working enables everyone supporting children and young people to work together effectively. This section provides information and resources for practitioners.

Apprenticeships

Way to Work provide guidance, recruitment and apprenticeships for young people aged over 16 and for employers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding area.