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  1. SEND Reforms Face Funding and Workforce Challenges Amidst Growing Deficit Concerns over funding and workforce capacity are casting a shadow over the implementation of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms, according to discussions... Kensington and Chelsea 10 June 2026
  2. K&C Council Launches Independent Review of Primary School Place Planning Amid Surplus Concerns Kensington and Chelsea Council has initiated an independent review of primary school place planning to tackle a persistent surplus of places and the associated financial and... Kensington and Chelsea 10 June 2026
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Schools' Forum to Consult on Three Options for 2027/28 Funding Formula Kensington and Chelsea's Schools' Forum has agreed to consult on three options for the 2027/28 school funding formula, aiming to move closer to the national funding formula (NFF). Kensington and Chelsea 10 June 2026
  4. K&C Schools Face £4m Deficit in Dedicated Schools Grant Despite Rising School Balances Kensington and Chelsea schools are grappling with a significant financial deficit, with the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) reserve balance standing at over £4 million as of March... Kensington and Chelsea 10 June 2026
  5. Parkwood Hall Special School Transfer Negotiations Stalled by Pension Fund Costs Negotiations are ongoing regarding the potential transfer of Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Special School to Kent County Council (KCC), with a proposed transfer date of... Kensington and Chelsea 10 June 2026
  6. Kingston RE syllabus review postponed due to national curriculum uncertainty The review of Kingston's Religious Education (RE) syllabus has been postponed due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the national curriculum. The Standing Advisory Council on... Kingston upon Thames 10 June 2026
  7. Kingston Schools Face Scrutiny Over Low GCSE Religious Studies Entry Numbers Concerns have been raised about the low number of GCSE Religious Studies entries in Kingston schools, with one councillor expressing disappointment at the significant... Kingston upon Thames 10 June 2026
  8. Islington Council Appoints Independent Panel Members for School Admissions and Exclusion Appeals Islington Council has appointed a pool of individuals to serve on Independent Admission Appeal Panels and Independent Review Panels, which will consider appeals against school... Islington 30 May 2026
  9. Havering Council commits to strengthening SEND provision with cross-party guarantee Havering Council has committed to strengthening its provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a cross-party... Havering 30 May 2026
  10. Aldgate School childcare future uncertain The future of childcare provision at The Aldgate School remains uncertain, despite assurances that funding is in place until August 2027. Concerns were raised at a City of... City of London 28 May 2026
  11. Róisín Madden designated Harrow's Director of Children's Services Harrow Council has officially designated Róisín Madden as the statutory Director of Children's Services, a move formally approved at the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday, May... Harrow 22 May 2026
  12. Lewisham Appoints New Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor for 2026-2027 Lewisham has officially welcomed its new Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor, marking a significant continuation of a programme that has been running for over two decades and is... Lewisham 21 May 2026