Villiers Family Support
On this page you will find a variety of useful information and links on workshops, guides, events and opportunities to support our families.
Stay Connected with Met Engage
As a school community in Southall, keeping our children and families safe is something we all care deeply about – and that doesn’t stop at the school gates. That’s why we’re encouraging parents and carers to sign up to Met Engage, the Metropolitan Police’s free community platform.
Met Engage is a free service that connects residents directly with their local Safer Neighbourhood Team. Through the platform, you can:
- Find and contact your local officers by simply entering your street address or postcode
- Receive real-time alerts about incidents, patrols, and safety concerns in your area
- Have your say on local policing priorities through the Local Matters Survey
- Stay informed about community events, contact sessions, and neighbourhood updates
Once signed up, you can find and contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team, get real-time alerts about incidents and patrols in your area, and have your say on local policing priorities.
For our Southall families, it’s a quick way to stay informed about what’s happening nearby — from safety alerts to community events — rather than relying on word of mouth.
Sign up in minutes at www.metengage.co.uk.
Reminder: School Street Operations on INSET and Occasional Days
The end of school term is fast approaching and we take the opportunity to remind you that School Streets operate term time only, according to the dates published on the Ealing Council website: Academic year 2025/26 | Term and holiday dates | Ealing Council The scheme still operates on individual School INSET and occasional days.
School Street cameras will be back in operation from Wednesday 2 September 2026 Further information is available on our website: Ealing School Streets | Ealing School Streets | Ealing Council
Great British Summer Savings
Rising prices can make life’s little treats harder to afford, especially during the school holidays when costs build up for families. This Government is determined to help, and that is why last month the Chancellor announced the Great British Summer Savings scheme.
From 25 June to 1 September 2026, the Government is temporarily cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on children’s meals in restaurants, children and family tickets to cinemas, theatres, concerts and exhibitions, and admission to a wide range of attractions. Combined with free bus travel during August for children aged 5 to 15 in England, families and young people will be able to enjoy experiences that make summer special, including visits to the kinds of cultural and educational attractions that enrich children’s lives outside the classroom.
The public are ready to get behind the scheme and are keen to take advantage of the discounts available. As trusted pillars of their communities, schools play a vital role in connecting families with important information.
This forms part of a broader effort by the Government to ease financial pressures on families. From ending the two-child limit and expanding free school meals, to rolling out free breakfast clubs and delivering 30 hours of free childcare, this Government is taking action to put more money back into parents’ pockets and give every child the best possible start in life.
As part of this campaign, we have launched an attraction finder website which allows families to type in their postcode and find participating venues near them to make the most of summer savings. To use the attraction finder, please visit https://summersavings.gov.uk.
Ealing Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2026
Please see here for more information
Holiday Activities & Food Programme
Ealing Library of Things
August School Uniform
Inclusive Sessions for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children in Ealing
Important changes to supermarket vouchers – Free School Meals
Tech-Free Summer for Teens
Community Open Days – Western Road Urban Garden
Community Legal Advice
Volunteer Police Cadets
Safe Haven Southall Train Station
Contact Ealing Timetable Summer
Free Digital Skills Training
Online ESOL Course
Stay and Play at Northfields Library
The Asian Women’s Network
Rounders on Mondays in Gunnersbury Park
Sketching at West Ealing Library (adults)
Wild Ways Parent Coffee Tuesday morning
FREE ESOL Classes in Southall
Wednesday Stay and Play in Greenford
Coding Classes
Deep Rest – Parent Carer Support Group
Story time at Greenford Library – Thursday
FREE Toddler art and crafts at West Ealing Library
Children’s Book Club in Southall
18+ Employability course at Action West London
Movement Sessions in women and girls in W3
Walk & Talk in Walpole Park
Ealing HAF Programme
Supreme Summer Blast
Holiday Summer Camp – All Sports London
Ealing Summer Boxing Camp
New Gen Festival 2026 – where young people shape the space
Please click here for further information
Summer 2026 Parents and Careers Workshops
StageCoach Ealing Holiday Camps
Youth Wellbeing Day
Emergency Response Road Show
The Emergency Response Roadshow is back – this time in Southall.
Please see Ealing News article of last year’s event- https://www.ealing.news/news/fire-police-nhs-and-ealing-council-join-forces-for-resilience-roadshow/
Ealing Council’s Emergency Management Service invites families to a FREE Emergency Response Roadshow, where children and parents can meet real life heroes from emergency services and partner organisations.
Come along to explore emergency vehicles, take part in fun, interactive activities, and learn important life saving skills in a hands on way. From fire engines to first aid training, there’s something for everyone.
This is a fantastic opportunity for children to learn how to stay safe, build confidence, and understand what to do in an emergency—all while having fun.
📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
🕛 12:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Parkside Yards, 1 Seva Drive, Southall (The Green Quarter), UB1 1GH
To secure your free ticket, please book via Eventbrite: – WE’RE BACK, Free Event- Emergency Response Road Show Tickets, Saturday 12 September • 12 PM – 4 PM | Eventbrite
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Warm regards
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