News - Camden Rise

It can be a bit of a shock to the system going back to school after the summer holidays. Whether you’re starting at a new school or beginning a new school year, any change can make us feel a bit anxious. How can we make this new start feel less daunting? Tips for going back to school or starting a new school:  Try and get into a good morning routine, allowing enough time to...

Camden's A-level and GCSE students achieved impressive results despite having their studies severely disrupted by the pandemic over the last 18 months. The percentage of Camden students achieving a ‘standard pass’ in English and maths GCSEs (grade 4 and above in both) was 75% this year, up on last year's figure (73%) and well above the national average in 2019, which was 65%. Meanwhile, the...

Young Camden Foundation and Camden Council have brought together a range of organisations offering four weeks of free fun activities and a meal this summer - and places are still available for 12 to 16 year olds.   This HAF programme, funded by the Department for Education, is for children and young people aged five to 16 years who receive free school meals at their schools. Places for...

After a year like no other, the school summer holiday is approaching. The Council and local partners are excited about offering children, young people and families an amazing range of free and low cost activities for ages 0 to 19. It is great news that at last we can offer the opportunity for Camden’s community to come together to enjoy an ambitious programme of sport and fitness, arts and...

Camden Youth Safety Fortnight combines creative projects, events and workshops to give support and inspiration to young people and to raise awareness about what is being done locally to keep young people safe. It kicked off at Regent High School on 25 June with an event bringing together youth services, schools, parents, Camden's recently-elected Youth MP and local politicians to...