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Islington's winning Chief Discovery Officers prepare to explore the summer!
Four Islington young people have won the prestigious title of Chief Discovery Officer following a competition to find fresh, relevant new voices ready to explore the huge range of opportunities and activities across the borough this summer.
Apply now to be one of Islington’s Chief Discovery Officers this summer!
30 seconds could change your summer!
Proposals to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude and St Paul’s Church of England primary schools
On April 24, Islington Council’s Executive Committee will discuss and vote on proposals to close Highbury Quadrant and St Jude and St Paul’s Church of England primary schools.
New Young Mayor and deputy elected by Islington Youth Council
Islington Youth Council’s new Young Mayor has been announced as Jimmy Joseph, following an election by the borough’s youth councillors.
‘Transforming children’s lives’: Ofsted judgement of Children’s Services puts Islington among best in London
Islington Council’s Children’s Services has been judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors for the second time in a row, with inspectors finding “children’s experiences are at the heart of the local authority’s thinking” and its work is “transforming children’s lives”.
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.
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.
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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’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.
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
Islington’s Youth Council elects the borough’s new Young Mayor
Ameera Abdi has been elected Islington’s eleventh Young Mayor - with Areeb Ahmed as Deputy Young Mayor, and Ayokunnu Fawole as Islington’s new London Youth Assembly member.