Education
Stories, page 13
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Croydon's SEND Reforms and EHCP Demand Drive Directorate Transformation Croydon's Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate is undergoing a significant transformation to address rising demand for services, particularly in the area of...
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Haringey Re-establishes Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee for Children in Care Haringey Council has re-established its Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee to provide dedicated oversight of the council's responsibilities towards children in care and care...
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Bexley Council Faces £21.8m Budget Gap by 2030 Amidst Social Care and Inflation Pressures Bexley Council is facing a projected budget gap of £21.8 million by 2030, according to its updated Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
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Corporate Parenting Panel review aims for youth focus Harrow's Corporate Parenting Panel is undergoing a significant review aimed at enhancing its focus on the needs and voices of young people in care and care leavers, with a...
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Harrow Council's Care Leaver Support Plan Shows Progress on Local Offer and Participation Harrow Council has made significant progress on its plan to enhance support for care leavers, with updates presented on the refreshed Local Offer and participation activities.
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Islington Youth Council questions council on NEET reduction strategies Islington's Youth Council has pressed the local authority on its strategies for reducing the number of young people Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), and how...
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Brent Council Launches 'Phone Pledge' Initiative to Enhance Online Safety for Young People Brent Council is launching a new initiative, the Phone Pledge, designed to bolster online safety for children and young people. This initiative aims to provide advice and...
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Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund Admits New Cleaning and Catering Companies The Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund has welcomed seven new organisations, including cleaning and catering companies, as admitted bodies. This expansion of the fund's...
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Lewisham Prepares for National SEND Reforms with Local Plan and Retention Strategies Lewisham is set to implement national reforms designed to enhance support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The borough has developed a Local...
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Bexley schools to go mobile-free by September 2026 Bexley schools are set to implement a ban on mobile phones for pupils by September 2026, aligning with new government guidance. The decision, discussed at the Children's...
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Lewisham Council to Focus on Racial Inequality in Schools Lewisham Council is set to implement measures aimed at tackling racial inequality in educational attainment within the borough's schools, with a dedicated focus on the topic...
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Bexley's EHCP delivery slips, but still above average Bexley's delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within the statutory 20-week timeframe has seen a slight dip, though performance remains above the London and...