Myatt’s Fields Park’s Outdoor Stay and Play sessions, based at the Mulberry Centre, have restarted for the new term.
The organisers say they’re looking forward to welcoming four-year-olds and their parents and carers whether or not they’ve attended the free drop-in sessions in the past. Based in the fresh air of the park’s picnic area near the tennis courts, children are looked after from 9.30 to 11.30 pm during term-time.
Time is spent outdoors every day, encouraging children to learn through imaginative play, stimulated by hands-on projects, activities and experiences.
Email for More details or visit the Stay and Play website.
Lambeth Council have confirmed that from June, new measures will come into force to protect children from speeding vehicles around Christ Church School in Myatt’s Fields.
Following lobbying from local councillors Cllr Paul Gadsby and Cllr Annie Gallop, the Council confirmed last year that a “safer street” would come into operation near the school: under the updated details for the scheme, Cancell Road, between the junctions with Eythorne Road, Elliott Road, and Russel Grove in its entirety, will close temporarily to motor vehicles between 8.30-9.30am and 2.45-3.45pm, Monday to Friday during term time. These changes will take affect from 17 June 2024.
Residents and Blue Badge holders will still be able to access the road at all times by applying for an exemption. Emergency vehicles will also have access. Other motor vehicles will be restricted during these times.
If residents have any questions, or wish to enquire about exemptions, they can visit this webpage, email schoolstreets@lambeth.gov.uk or call: 020 7926 9000
Lambeth Council will be collecting feedback on the School Street for six months from 17 June 2024.
Cllr Paul Gadsby and Cllr Annie Gallop, said:
“We are really pleased that the Council has listened to local residents and placed restrictions on motor vehicles from outside the area driving around Christ Church school at peak times for the school. This will really improve safety for local children. We will continue to press for further action to make our roads and streets safer for all residents across Myatt’s Fields.”
30 May 2024 Update: Please note this article has been amended to reflect the new implementation date which will now be on the 17 June (as opposed to the 3 June originally).
The shocking figures are contained in a new analysis of education funding since the Tories, aided by their Lib Dem allies, came to power in 2010. It reveals that:
Christ Church Primary School on Cancell Road has had its budget reduced by £276,710 since 2010, a drop of £1,520 per pupil.
Van Gogh Primary School has had its budget cut by £416,487, with a reduction of £1,281 per pupil.
St Gabriel’s College has lost a staggering £1.7million from its a budget, over £2,700 per pupil.
Overall, schools in Lambeth have lost over £41 million in funding since the Tories began slashing budgets.
Local councillors Paul Gadsby and Annie Gallop said:
“These cuts lay bare the awful impact of more than a decade of Tory austerity: cut after cut has had a direct impact on the education of local children.
“We will continue to campaign for a better deal for our local schools, and for a Labour government that properly funds our local schools.”
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