London Education & Youth Lead: Empowering Futures

London is a young city.

We're committed to make a difference in the lives of children and young people through services and projects that are tailored to their needs.

Children, young people and their needs are at the heart of everything we do.

We're committed to supporting the delivery of excellent education and student experience to unlock opportunities and help children and young Londoners from all backgrounds fulfil their ambition and potential.

Our mission is to work with children and young people, their family and friends, and our network of partner organisations, professionals, schools and services to make it happen.

Our objectives:

• children and young people to have good mental health and physical wellbeing
• children and young people to have a positive and well-rounded education
• young people to experience great opportunities to gain greater confidence, communication and aspiration
• young people to benefit from a skills route that leads to a job
• young people to feel empowered to shape and lead with stronger relationships with parents, teachers, youth practitioners and peers.

Below you can find out more about our current programmes and projects, including London Curriculum, school initiatives, preparing young people for work, family support, improving school standards as well as useful educational resources.

Tackling child poverty, helping children in care and providing adequate play spaces for kids.

Projects and programmes for children, including Healthy Schools Awards, growing food and energy challenges.

Funding for teachers, developing leaders and the Mayor’s aims for schools.

Funding is now open for organisations to submit proposals for the Mayor's Mental Health in Schools programme 2025.

Find out what the Mayor is doing to help London's children and young adults make the most of our city.

Find out more about our London Careers Hubs and how they can helpto improve careers outcomes for young people.

The Mayor's Young Londoners Fund has helped children and young people to fulfil their potential, particularly those at risk of getting caught up in crime, by supporting a wide range of local community projects that provided activities for young Londoners.

Read about the key findings in London education from early years through to 16-19.

A comprehensive overview of London schools, showing patterns of attendance and potential future demand for places.

Keep up to date with all the latest news, opportunities, resources and events for London teachers, pupils and schools.