Education and learning

Lambeth school childrenOur aim is to promote achievement through learning for everyone who lives, works, studies and teaches in the borough.

We provide education and training opportunities in schools, colleges, libraries and community venues across the borough.

An excellent new school for your area

Lambeth Council is currently engaging with residents about the shortage of secondary school places in the borough and what we are doing to address this issue.

Adult learning

We provide education and training opportunities, for people over 19-years-old, to help you learn new things and gain the skills you need to get a job. Courses are provided in colleges and community venues across Lambeth and are free or very low cost.

Building schools for the future (BSF)

Building Schools for the Future (BSF) division is responsible for delivering the Building Schools for the Future programme of secondary school renewal. It is a government initiative that aims to promote a change in the quality of secondary education.

ContactPoint

ContactPoint will be the quick way to find out who else is working with the same child or young person, making it easier to deliver more coordinated support. This basic online directory will be available to authorised staff that will need it to do their jobs. It is a key part of the Every Child Matters programme to improve outcomes for children.

Extended services and schools

Developing extended services in schools are a key element of delivering the government's Every Child Matters agenda - a comprehensive change programme across all children's services that is designed to improve outcomes for all children and young people.

Looked after children's education achievement

Improving educational outcomes for Looked after children is a key council objective.

Parental support

Help, support and resources for parents with school-age children in Lambeth.

Schools and colleges

Details of the schools, educational facilities and opportunities in Lambeth, including information on admissions, grants, school improvement and more.

Team Around the Child

Team Around the Child (TAC) is one of the most exciting initiatives to be launched in Lambeth. It is part of the strategy for integrated service delivery to improve outcomes for children and young people within the borough.

Under fives

We offer early years education and care for pre-school children up to the age of five. This section provides information about the services and opportunities available for pre-school children in Lambeth including information about childcare.

Youth courses and activities

Information on activities outside of a school setting, including student mentoring schemes, young people's activities and youth groups.

Children and Young People's Plan

The Children and Young People's Plan, sets out the vision and aspirations of Lambeth’s Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership for the children and young people in Lambeth.