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AchievingForChildren

@AforChildren

Official account for Achieving for Children. Providing children's services for Kingston, Richmond and Windsor & Maidenhead.

 Greater London
achievingforchildren.org.uk
Joined January 2014
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This #KinshipCareWeek, we've been celebrating kinship families through local meetups, gathering feedback to shape our new Kinship Local Offer website, and backing the #ValueOurLove campaign. Those stepping up to offer stability deserve to be supported. achievingforchildren.org.uk/…
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AfCinfoKingstonRichmond@AforC_infoAug 26
School may be around the corner, but there's still time to practise toilet training with your child. The Best Start in Life 'Toilet Training Talks' series has lots of advice to help you support your child as they get ready for school: nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/to… @LBRUT @RBKingston
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We're sending the best of luck to everyone receiving their A-Level results today! 🤞 And a huge, congratulations to all the students, parents, and teachers celebrating - wishing everyone every success as their next chapter begins! 🌟
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Help shape the future of SENDIASS in Kingston and Richmond. The current service contract ends in March 2027, so we’re planning what happens next. Parents and carers of children with SEND, have your say via our survey or focus groups. More details: kr.afcinfo.org.uk/local_offe…
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Ofsted and the CQC are inspecting Kingston’s SEND services across education, health, and social care. An important part of the inspection process is hearing the voices of children, young people and families. Have your say and complete the survey(s) here: kr.afcinfo.org.uk/kingstonin…
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To celebrate Carers Week 2026, @RBWM and its partners are hosting a variety of events, activities and workshops to recognise and value the role of carers in the community. For further details and more information, visit: rbwm.afcinfo.org.uk/carerswe…
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🔎 Our AI navigational tool guides you through our AfCinfo and SEND Local Offer sites, allowing you to bypass traditional menus and ask for what you need. With multilingual support, it allows you to communicate your needs naturally: kr.afcinfo.org.uk rbwm.afcinfo.org.uk
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The new Renters’ Rights Act 2026 came into effect from 1 May. With this in mind, we are looking for a housing professional who can utilise their experience to influence change across the private housing sector, ensuring excellent outcomes for care leavers: careers.achievingforchildren…
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We’ve added a new AI helping hand to our AfCinfo and SEND Local Offer sites. Whether you're looking for family hubs or preparing for adulthood info, click 'Ask Me' in the bottom corner for 24/7 help. Kingston & Richmond: kr.afcinfo.org.uk RBWM: rbwm.afcinfo.org.uk
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Ahead of #IWD2026 (8 March), we’re celebrating the achievements and impact of women and girls in our communities. 💜 At Achieving for Children, we’re committed to creating inclusive environments where children, young people and families can thrive. #GiveToGain
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We’re now less than 4 weeks away from the Better Futures Business Event 2026 and spaces are limited! Join us and @RBWM on 24 March to support care leavers, strengthen your workforce and make a real difference in our community. Book ASAP 👇 afcvirtualschool.org.uk/page…
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Join us at the Better Futures Business Event 2026 - a free training and networking event hosted by AfC and @RBWM, with support from the @CareLeaverCov, @JohnLewisRetail and AfC's Educational Psychologists on Tuesday 24 March, 10am to 2pm at Maidenhead Town Hall ⬇️
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Today is #CareDay, a vital moment to celebrate children with care experience. Building on the 'Voices that Care' theme, professionals from @RBWM and AfC contributed to a "patchwork quilt of care", a video exploring their personal motivations to making a difference. @BecomeCharity
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Today is National School Governors’ Awareness Day. AfC Governor Support extends a huge thank you to all school governors across Richmond and Kingston. Your expertise, commitment and volunteer service strengthen our schools and shape brighter futures 🌟 #NSGAD2026 #SchoolGovDay
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February marks #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (9 to 15 Feb) and as part of that we’re highlighting @tellmi_helps: a safe, anonymous app for young people to share their feelings without judgment: 1⃣ Post anonymously 2⃣ Get support from peers 3⃣ Stay safe with human moderation
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This year’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek theme is ‘This is My Place’ - and for many, that safe place is @tellmi_helps💙 Here's how it works ⬇️
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Tellmi is completely confidential and can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store or Google Play, or accesed via Tellmi's web app: tellmi.app/landing Download. Offload. Feel better. 💛 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ThisIsMyPlace @LBRUT @RBKingston @RBWM
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We are proud to introduce our series of three animations co-produced with parents and carers to shine a light on the real, lived experiences of our community. Our animations bring the daily, sometimes invisible, moments to light. Watch them here: rbwm.afcinfo.org.uk/livedexp…
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Join us at the Better Futures Business Event 2026 - a free training and networking event hosted by AfC and @RBWM, with support from the @CareLeaverCov, @JohnLewisRetail and AfC's Educational Psychologists on Tuesday 24 March, 10am to 2pm at Maidenhead Town Hall ⬇️
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At this event, you’ll learn how your business can support care leavers, get ongoing advice and guidance and meet inspiring young people - you may even fill a vacancy! 🔗Find out more information and book your place here: afcvirtualschool.org.uk/page…
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@LBRUT14 Dec 2025
It’s been a big year for education! As we leave 2025, we’re looking to the future our children will inherit... 🏗️ Exciting milestone at new Clarendon SEND School 💯 Children’s services' OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating 🌍 Eco-summits educating about climate crisis #12DaysOfDelivery
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