News - Camden Rise

Last Thursday (31 July), young people who are members of Regent's Park Young Guardians joined Camden youth workers, the charity Railway Children and other safeguarding and rail professionals to deliver a powerful Day of Action across key train stations along the West Coast Main Line from Glasgow Central to London Euston. The aim was to raise awareness of vulnerability and...

More than 200 Year 4 pupils from 24 schools took part in the Camden Primary Schools Careers Day at the British Library's Knowledge Centre on 30 June. The event, run by Camden Council in collaboration with Camden Learning, local schools and employers, aimed to spark imaginations and broaden horizons for local primary school pupils. It was packed with exciting, interactive...

Nine Supported Interns from Camden and Islington have celebrated graduating from their one-year academic and workplace-based programme, which is designed to support young people with learning disabilities and / or autism into paid employment and greater independence.   A Supported Internship is a college study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with special educational needs and...

The Pocket PA app, which was relaunched at an event at Camden Council's offices in King's Cross on 13 May, is the easy-to-use way for Camden care experienced young people to find: Information and advice Helpful organisations Education, training and employment opportunities Events and activities Discounts and offers. Download the app Apple App Store (for...

On 30 April, the iconic Royal Albert Hall played host to a spectacular showcase of talent as over 1,800 children and young people from across Camden’s primary, secondary, and special schools took part in the Camden Schools’ Music Festival. The event, a highlight in the borough’s cultural calendar, brought together pupils, their families, dedicated teachers, inspiring music ...