Education
Stories, page 17
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Lambeth Council Rebuilds Financial Reserves with £116 Million Support Lambeth schools that have recently de-federated from the Gipsy Hill Federation are facing scrutiny over their financial management practices. Internal audit reports have...
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Bexley Council's apprenticeship drive praised and urged for expansion Bexley Council's commitment to expanding apprenticeship opportunities has been lauded by councillors, who have praised the initiative as a vital pathway for career development....
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SEND Inspection Report Delayed Until May 11 Due to Local Elections Councillors have expressed disappointment as the publication of the Local Area SEND inspection report has been delayed until May 11, citing local elections as the reason. The...
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Holiday Activities and Food Programme sees record numbers Bexley's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme has seen a significant increase in participation, with record numbers of children attending its enriching activities and...
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Tower Hamlets Council Faces £18.6 Million General Fund Overspend Amidst Rising Social Care and SEND Costs Tower Hamlets Council is facing significant financial pressures, with a projected £18.6 million overspend on its General Fund for the financial year 2025-26. This deficit is...
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Redbridge Achieves Strong National Education Performance Across Key Stages Redbridge is celebrating national recognition for its educational achievements, consistently outperforming national and regional averages across all key stages. The borough's...
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Councillor Anne Sachs Steps Down as Education Scrutiny Chair Due to Illness Councillor Anne Sachs has stepped down from her role as Chair of the Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee, it was announced at the committee's meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026....
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GLA grant to fund 'Rebel Borough' cultural programme Haringey Council has officially accepted a substantial grant of £2,165,000 from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to fund its ambitious London Borough of Culture 2027...
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Hounslow School Plan 2026-30 Key Themes Approved to Address Declining Pupil Numbers Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved key themes for the Hounslow School Organisation Plan 2026-2030, aiming to address declining pupil numbers and improve local school...
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H&F Council Launches 'Best Start in Life' Plan to Enhance Child Development and Family Support Hammersmith and Fulham Council has launched its Best Start in Life plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at boosting child development and supporting families from birth to age...
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Hounslow Boosts SEND Support with Programme Extension Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved plans to extend the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Programme until the end of October...
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Havering Council Strengthens SEND Provisions with Unanimous Vote Havering Council has unanimously voted to strengthen its provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. The decision was made during a full council...