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On Saturday 6 December, Surrey County Council celebrated the achievements of young people and youth-led groups across the county at the 2025 Surrey Youth Voice Awards. Held at the Nova Cinema in Woking, the event brought together nominees, families, and local leaders to recognise the inspirational achievements of Surrey young people. The awards recognise a range of positive contributions, such as advocating for youth, … Continue reading
In response to the growing number of children and young people in Surrey, and nationally, requiring specialist support, Surrey County Council has pioneered the UK’s first nationally recognised apprenticeship targeted at staff working with the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. This first-of-its-kind programme aims to professionalise and strengthen the role of ECHP coordinators across England. The apprenticeship, which is designed to meet the needs of all councils in England, officially launched on … Continue reading
A Surrey County Council children’s residential home in Woking has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, following a recent inspection that praised the home’s exceptional care and commitment to young people’s wellbeing and development. Inspectors commended the home for delivering “exceptionally good care,” enabling children to “make significant progress from their starting points”. The report also … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased to announce the creation of nearly 500 specialist school places for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities during the 2025/26 academic year. This expansion reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. Of the nearly 500 places, 169 were … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is hoping to spark meaningful conversations about fostering through ‘The Run’, a powerful two-minute film portraying a young person’s journey through care. The short film focuses on ‘Tom’, an 11 year old boy facing neglect, emotional stress, and vulnerability to exploitation. In the emotionally raw film, developed as part of a partnership … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is investing £90,000 to help schools across Surrey adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, while enhancing biodiversity and embedding sustainability into school life. The climate in Surrey has changed significantly since most schools were built and many now experience flooded playing fields, overheated classrooms and a decline in biodiversity. The … Continue reading
The Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINs) has officially launched its second year, following a successful pilot programme. PINS assists schools in areas such as early intervention, upskilling school staff, and strengthening communication between schools and families. It is a joint National Health Service England (NHSE) and Department for Education (DfE) programme, created … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is proud to announce that it continues to lead the way in environmental education, holding the highest number of Eco-Schools Green Flag awards in England for the third consecutive year. Over 175 schools in Surrey are actively participating in the Eco-Schools programme with 101 schools having earned the highest accreditation in the … Continue reading
Yesterday, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet approved further investment of £4.9m as part of the Additional Needs and Disabilities (AND) transformation programme. This investment means the Council’s statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service can be expanded and restructured to meet the needs of children and families in Surrey. This will allow the Council to … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the newly rebuilt Fordway Centre, a state-of-the-art short-stay school designed to support primary-aged pupils who are finding it difficult to thrive in mainstream education settings. The Fordway Centre offers a modern, inclusive, and nurturing environment for up to 24 pupils aged 5 to 11, … Continue reading
On Tuesday 13 May, the Surrey Fostering Service brought together foster carers, council staff, and community members for a celebratory lunch to honour the invaluable contributions of foster carers in Surrey and to launch its updated Foster Carers’ Charter. Taking place during Foster Care Fortnight, the event recognised the power of relationships and the profound … Continue reading
Services for children and families at Surrey County Council have been judged ‘good’ by government inspectors. Ofsted carried out their Inspecting Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS) inspection in March of this year. The inspection found that: The inspection found that services have significantly improved since the council’s last inspection in 2022, commenting that ‘Leaders’ vision … Continue reading
Teachers, pupils and their families gathered at Philip Southcote School in Addlestone to celebrate the opening of two new buildings at the school, expertly constructed by Morgan Sindall Construction. Surrey County Council invested £11.1million in the new buildings which include a teaching block with new classrooms, an ICT suite, and additional provisions for hearing-impaired students, … Continue reading
Over 200 young people attended Surrey Careers Hub’s successful Transitions Fair at Surrey County Council’s Woodhatch Place, Reigate, as part of National Careers Week (Friday, March 7, 2025). This event was specifically created to enable young people being educated in specialist schools and alternative provision to understand the options available for their transition from education … Continue reading
Pupils and staff from Hopescourt School, along with Surrey County Council, Bourne Education Trust, AtkinsRéalis, and Willmott Dixon celebrated a major milestone in the new school building’s construction. Pupils were thrilled to sign the steel frames that will become part of their new school. One of the Year 7 pupils said, “I am so happy … Continue reading
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