The Royal Borough of Greenwich has set out how it will help every young person aim high and be great in Greenwich, under its new vision to 2050.
Opportunity is one of five themes in the vision, which Full Council adopted on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
This comes in many shapes and sizes, starting with doing what we can to make sure every young person has the chances to flourish, get a job, and stay in the borough.
Councillor Sandra Bauer, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Post-16 Futures, said: “Every first starts here. We want every young person to grow up with the confidence, skills and connections to aim high and be great in Greenwich. Whatever your postcode, your first job, next skill and first home should be in the borough.
“That starts with the support we put in place from birth and beyond. It’s why we're committed to opening five youth hubs that are open seven days a week, and to giving young people access to grants to bring their own ideas to life.
“We’re also investing in specialist support so that every young person can learn in a way that suits them. We’ve opened the doors at Rowan Wood, which provides much-needed specialist school places in the borough.”
Ofsted judged the council’s Children’s Services Outstanding in 2024. The council is also investing £36.4m in support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, including a new school. This means more children with additional needs can go to school near home, alongside their friends.
Our vision starts with the council’s corporate plan, setting out 110 commitments for the next four years. This includes a Jobs of the Future Apprenticeship Fund, so a first job can start with an apprenticeship in the borough. The council will also write an opportunity and skills plan for 16 to 25-year-olds.
Cllr Bauer added: “We are proud that Greenwich is filled with so many great schools. From the classroom to the world of work, we want to make sure every young person has the opportunity to aim high in our borough – and we’re putting things in place to give everyone the best start.”