News - Camden Rise

Girls Get Moving is the perfect chance for girls aged 8 to 14 to get active, make new friends and try out a variety of fun sports and games – all in a safe and welcoming environment. Activities, which are free of charge, include trampolining, football, basketball, badminton, dodgeball, tennis, fencing, adapted games and much more. The next sessions are taking place during...

It’s Young Carers Action Day on Wednesday 11 March. The theme this year is 'fair futures for young carers', a call to ensure every young carer has the same chances to learn, grow and thrive as their peers. In Camden, we’re highlighting the support young carers need to reach their potential, from recognition in school and access to training and employment, to meaningful...

Camden STEAM is a partnership between Camden Council and Camden Learning, which connects young people with employers and opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, arts and maths sector - including the growing digital tech sector. Over the last three years, the programme has engaged over 13,000 children and young people and mobilised over 75 STEAM Pledge partners...

On 2 March, Camden parents and carers received their offers of Year 7 places for their children to start secondary school in September. We visited William Ellis School, in Highgate Road, to find out from current Year 7 students and the headteacher what happens next. Headteacher Izzy Jones says that March is the start of a months-long process for welcoming and...

Real Talk is a debate for 16 to 25 year-olds from Camden, which aims to create a safe space to express opinions and challenge ideas on topics. This year's event was held on 11 February at Camden Town Hall. Real Talk helps young people to gain a deeper understanding of issues that affect their lives, as well as empowering them to shape future services and support. This...