AchievingForChildren

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

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/?title=Be…

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

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

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

This year’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek theme is ‘This is My Place’ - and for many, that safe place is @tellmi_helps💙 Here's how it works ⬇️

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

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/livedexperienc…

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/?title=Be…

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 ⬇️

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

AfC fostering would like to say a huge thank you to @HRP_palaces for hosting such a unique and magical Christmas-themed event for our foster carers and children today. Every child had the chance to meet Santa, sing festive songs, and even take home their very own cuddly bear 🎄🧸

Christmas can be magical - but also overwhelming for some children in care. 🎄 @fosteringnet has shared a practical, gentle guide to help foster carers support children through the festive season. ❤️ thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/blogs/preparin…

Every year, around 8.5 million toys are thrown away in the UK... Spread some holiday cheer by repairing and donating unwanted toys to help struggling families 🧸 Find out more and see how you can make someone's Christmas ⬇️ orlo.uk/pxwZr

A huge thank you to the wonderful team @Rosetheatre for hosting our foster carer support group in the beautiful David Jacobs Room - and for generously gifting tickets for our carers and children to enjoy #Cinderella on Monday. We're so grateful for your support! 🎭✨

It was wonderful to see so many AfC Fostering families enjoying the ice skating event hosted by LAFSE at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor. We really got into the festive spirit! ❄️⛸️ Here’s our Natasha enjoying the day and making the most of the winter fun.

Fill out our Dementia Awareness Measure survey to help us get a picture of how much #LBRuT residents know about dementia. We want to learn about what's understood about signs, risk factors and reducing risk. Take the 10 minute survey by Mon 15 Dec ⬇️ orlo.uk/gGFPg

How much do you know about Dementia? Take our Dementia Awareness Measure survey by 15 December and help us get a picture of how much #LBRuT local know about dementia signs, risks factors and reducing risk ⬇️ orlo.uk/II9oL

Festive travel for free begins this Saturday! 🎄 Visit the town centres lit up with festive lights), explore the borough’s Christmas events, or visit friends and family – travel within the borough will be completely free of charge.

School admissions are open for students starting school or moving up to junior school. Parents or carers can register to apply through the portal to start the application process. The closing date is 15 January 2026. For more info, please visit rbwm.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/communit…