Education
Stories, page 14
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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...
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Bexley Launches New Family Hubs and Kinship Support Programs Bexley families will benefit from new Family Hubs and enhanced kinship support as part of a wider transformation of children's services. The initiatives, discussed at a recent...
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Bexley's SEND Reforms Show Progress, But Challenges Persist in Key Areas Bexley's efforts to reform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services are showing progress, with improvements noted in the timeliness and quality of Education,...
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Hammersmith and Fulham SEND services achieve highest possible rating from Ofsted and CQC Hammersmith and Fulham's services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have received the highest possible rating in a recent...
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Tower Hamlets Governor Appointments Delayed by Late Reports, Councillors Express Frustration Tower Hamlets councillors have expressed frustration over the late submission of reports, which has led to delays in appointing local authority governors. The General Purposes...
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Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Addresses Paradise Park Children's Centre Closure and Support for Affected Families Islington Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the proposed closure of Paradise Park Children's Centre, a decision affecting 49 families and 47...
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Paradise Park Children's Centre Closure Raises Transparency and Financial Concerns Parents have expressed significant local impact and urgency over the proposed closure of Paradise Park Children's Centre, with concerns raised about transparency and...
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Islington Executive makes appointments to outside bodies Islington Executive members have approved a series of appointments to outside bodies for the upcoming municipal year 2026/27, aiming to ensure the council's representation and...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council Audit Committee Receives Strong Assurance Report for 2025/26 Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Audit Committee has received a strong assurance report for the 2025/26 municipal year, with internal audits indicating robust governance, risk...
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Sutton Council's People Directorate Faces Significant Financial Pressures, Particularly in Adult Social Care and SEND Services Sutton Council's People Directorate is grappling with significant financial pressures, accounting for two-thirds of the council's overall budget. Adult Social Care alone...
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Sutton's SEND Reform Plan Aims to Improve Support for Young People Sutton Council is embarking on a significant reform of its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, aiming to create a more responsive, inclusive, and...
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Sutton Faces Extended Waits for SEND Assessments Amidst Reform Efforts Parents and carers in Sutton are facing lengthy waits for assessments for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a recent council meeting revealed. The...