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Islington GCSE students celebrate after hard work pays off
Students across Islington were celebrating yesterday as they picked up their GCSE results and Level 2 vocational qualifications, and decided on their next steps.
Islington’s Youth Justice Service hailed ‘Outstanding’ in landmark turnaround
Islington Council’s Youth Justice Service (YJS), which supports diverting children away from harmful lifestyles and behaviours towards more positive and fulfilling futures, has today been hailed by inspectors as among the best in England and Wales.
Islington students celebrate achievements in their A Level, vocational and technical courses on results day
Islington Council joined students celebrating their extraordinary achievements in A Level, vocational, and technical courses today as they received their exam results.
Helping you to make the most of summer and beyond
Islington Council Leader Kaya Comer-Schwartz reveals there's still plenty left to keep families, children and young people happy, healthy and safe this summer - and offers pointers to exam results support and an expanded free childcare deadline.
Have fun and do summer your way in Islington
Cllr Michelline Safi-Ngongo offers a rundown of all the exciting, free and low-cost things children, young people and families can do this summer - from fun activities to festivals, street parties and more...
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Islington-born superstar Little Simz opens White Lion Music Studio at Lift youth hub
Islington-born rapper, singer and actress Little Simz made a special visit to the youth hub of her childhood this week, hailing the opening of a new recording studio that will help nurture the next generation of Islington’s creative talents.
Islington elects new Young Mayor, Deputy Young Mayor and Member for London Youth Assembly
Young people went to the polls this week and have elected a new Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor of Islington, as well as the borough's new London Youth Assembly Member.
Islington’s housing estates will see new investment as Thriving Neighbourhoods programme reopens for suggestions
Islington Council is today (Monday, 15 January) announcing the reopening of the Thriving Neighbourhoods programme for new suggestions from residents. First launched in 2022, the programme allows local people to help shape the transformation of the borough’s housing estates through £10million of investment.
Two new Youth Employment Hubs open their doors to help young people get into work, training and education
Islington Council has transformed two formerly unused spaces into dedicated venues to support local young people into employment, training and education.
Students celebrate strong GCSE exam results across Islington
Islington students have posted stronger results in their GCSE and other Key Stage 4 qualifications this year compared to 2019, despite the disruption and challenges the pandemic caused to their studies.
Students celebrate achievements in their A Level, vocational and technical courses on results day
Islington Council is celebrating the extraordinary achievements of A Level, vocational, and technical course students today as they receive their exam results.
Summer fun in Islington
Islington Council Leader Kaya Comer-Schwartz explains how whatever the weather, there is plenty for young people of all ages to do in our borough this summer