Croydon pulls further ahead with most School Streets in London
Even more pupils are set to have safer and healthier journeys to school when 10 further Schools Streets are introduced in September, taking the total in Croydon to 21.
July 2020
Virtual ceremony welcomes borough’s new Mayor
Supporting local families with young children and helping people with life-limiting conditions are the charity priorities of the new Mayor of Croydon.
New plans for town centre university campus
One of London’s leading universities has taken the next step in its bid for a new town centre campus in Croydon for students of health and social care, business and finance.
April 2020
More first choice primary school offers for pupils in Croydon
The proportion of children offered a place at their first choice primary school in Croydon has increased.
March 2020
Statement from Councillor Alisa Flemming
Following the advice from central Government regarding school closures today (18 March), Councillor Alisa Flemming, cabinet member for children, young people and learning said: “We know how incredibly challenging this is for our children and families. “Their safety and wellbeing is our absolute priority, and are working with schools and partners across Croydon to ensure that all our children and families can access the support that they need while schools are closed.
More pupils offered top secondary school choices
More pupils across Croydon have been offered a place at one of their top three secondary schools as the proportion of first choices also increased.
February 2020
Hundreds more pupils get safer and healthier journeys to school
More pupils than ever before are benefiting from safer and healthier journeys to school as new School Streets go live.
Consultation begins on St Giles School expansion
Parents, teachers and residents can have their say on plans to expand St Giles School to include a nursery, offering children with profound and multiple learning difficulties a clearer pathway into the school.
Funding keeps legacy of 100 in 100
New funding is set to see Croydon build on the success of its 100 in 100 campaign, getting apprentices into key business sectors and offering them opportunities to develop their skills.
January 2020
Nominations open for Croydon’s next Young Mayor
Young people who want to raise their voice and have a say in Croydon’s future can now apply to be the borough’s next Young Mayor.