Cost of Living Support
Back to School - Five top things to do and check
It's Back to School and here is our top 5 things to check out and do.
Back to School 2024 - 5 Top Tips
1. Cycling to School?
Whether your child already cycles to school or is set to venture out on their bike for the first time, take a look at the upcoming Dr Bike sessions across the borough.They’ll help make sure your bikes are in tip-top condition and safe to ride.
There are seven upcoming Dr Bike sessions in September across the borough and Police security marking for bikes (making them 80% less likely to be stolen). Find out more on our website.
2. Public Transport
To find out how to get your 11-15 ZIP Oyster Card go to https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/11-15-zip-oyster-photocard
3. School Uniform Swapping / Book Exchanges / Free School Meals
Be smart - ask your school if they have a scheme for pre-loved school uniforms or text book swaps.
Most schools have a second hand uniform collection: check your school newsletter for any details.
Free School Meals
The Mayor of London is continuing to fund free school meals for every London state primary school pupil. There is more information on the Mayor’s London Assembly website
You can also get more information and check eligibility for other pupils on our website
4. Protect your children - get the right immunisations/boosters
Whether your children are entering nursery or school for the first time or going to college or university, make sure they are protected - it’s easy to check what’s needed - go to the NHS Vaccines and When to Have them page then contact your GP.
5. For infants and pre-school
Also check out support and services if you have a child under school age.
See if you could get the Healthy Start Card
Check out activities and Midwife support at our Childrens Centres web page
There’s still lots of fun things to do
Sustainable September
There are lots of free and fun activities taking place during Sustainable September.
Find out what’s on and how to get involved
Your Local Libraries - Hook & Chessington, Kingston, New Malden, Old Malden, Surbiton, Tolworth and Tudor Driver
There are still loads of activities for all ages at our libraries - check out the online libraries search tool
Children’s Centre activities for Families and Under 5’s
Four children’s centres in Kingston, Tolworth, Chessington and Old Malden have activities all year round Monday to Friday.
Find out about the Childrens Centres on the Achieving for Children Website.
Youth Centres at Kingsnympton (Coombe) Dickerage (New Malden), Piper (Norbiton) and Chessington.
The youth centres provide a range of activities for ages 7-18 years and each has their own Summer 2024 programme.
Find out more about each centre and its activities on the AfC website
Connected Kingston
The Connected Kingston website is available for lots of fun activities, information on heath and wellbeing, and cost of living support
Kingston Museum and Kingston Heritage Centre
Is open from Thursday to Saturday - FREE
Living History Corner
Find out more on the Kingston Heritage website
Achieving for Children Activities WHAT'S ON for all ages
Organised and searchable by date, there are lots more activities for children from pre-school to teens (including happy toes ballet and pre-school gymnastics, Karate training and free music sessions). Just go to the Achieving for Children website What's On section
AND FINALLY..... don't forget to check out our Events Page - new stuff added regularly AND you can sign up to receive YOUR KINGSTON every month too!