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  1. Sutton Faces £10.6m Deficit in Special Needs Funding, Implements Management Plan Sutton is grappling with a £10.6m deficit in its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) High Needs Block, primarily due to increasing demand for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).... Sutton 29 September 2025
  2. Bentley Wood High School to Get New Vehicle Access Bentley Wood High School in Stanmore is set to receive a new vehicle access and drop-off area, following a decision by Harrow Council's Planning Committee. Harrow 29 September 2025
  3. Harrow College to Install Temporary Classrooms to Accommodate Increased Student Needs Harrow College will soon have temporary classrooms to accommodate a rise in student numbers, following a decision by Harrow Council's Planning Committee. Harrow 29 September 2025
  4. Hillingdon to Review Fostering Services Hillingdon Council is set to review its fostering services, aiming to enhance support and improve outcomes for children in care. The Children, Families and Education Select... Hillingdon 29 September 2025
  5. Croydon Examines Free School Meals Impact Croydon Council is examining the impact of the Mayor of London's Free School Meals Offer for the 2025/26 academic year. Croydon 28 September 2025
  6. Croydon to Review Youth Justice Plan for 2025/26 Croydon Council is set to review its Youth Justice Plan for 2025/26, outlining the strategy for addressing youth offending and promoting rehabilitation within the borough. A key... Croydon 28 September 2025
  7. Lewisham Council to Support 30 Hours Free Childcare Lewisham Council has pledged its full support for the Labour government's commitment to delivering 30 hours of free childcare per week for working parents. The decision was made... Lewisham 28 September 2025
  8. Hounslow Council Prioritizes Early Prevention in Child Services, Integrating Multi-Agency Teams Hounslow Council is doubling down on early prevention strategies within its child services, aiming to provide better support to families and prevent problems from escalating... Hounslow 27 September 2025
  9. Ealing Council to Explore Mentoring and Support Programs for Young People's Employment Ealing Council is exploring ways to better support young people in the borough, including mentorship opportunities and upskilling initiatives in key growth sectors. These... Ealing 22 September 2025
  10. Camden Schools Face £8.45M Overspend on Special Needs, Mitigation Strategy Considered Camden schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £8.45 million overspend on special needs provisions for the 2025/26 academic year. This overspend... Camden 22 September 2025
  11. EHCP Requests Surge 16% in Greenwich, Impacting Special Needs Support Greenwich is grappling with a significant increase in requests for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), putting a strain on special needs support services. Greenwich 21 September 2025
  12. West London Councils and Universities to Deepen Collaboration West London councils and universities are set to deepen their collaboration to benefit communities, businesses, and institutions across the region. The West London Economic... Brent 20 September 2025
  13. Hillingdon Tackles Absenteeism: New Strategies for School Attendance Hillingdon Council is taking decisive action to address rising absenteeism rates among school-aged children, implementing new strategies to support regular attendance and... Hillingdon 19 September 2025
  14. Hillingdon to Transfer St Bernadette School to Diocese Trust Hillingdon Council is set to transfer St Bernadette Catholic Primary School to The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DoWAT), a move aimed at facilitating the school's... Hillingdon 19 September 2025
  15. New Director Appointed for Early Help and Safeguarding Newham Council has convened a Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee to appoint a new Director of Early Help and Safeguarding. Newham 19 September 2025
  16. Lewisham Council Faces £2.5 Million Overspend in Special Needs Education Funding Lewisham Council is grappling with a projected £2.5 million overspend in its dedicated schools grant (DSG), specifically within the high needs block. This financial strain... Lewisham 19 September 2025
  17. Waltham Forest Council to Review School Estate Amid Rationalisation Plans Waltham Forest Council is set to review its school estate as part of a rationalisation plan, following discussions at the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee meeting on 10... Waltham Forest 17 September 2025
  18. Hackney Children's Services Review Exposes Consultation Errors and Recommends Improvements Hackney Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission has identified inconsistencies and communication challenges in the consultation process surrounding proposed... Hackney 17 September 2025
  19. Hackney Schools Review Behaviour Management and Inclusion Practices with Input from Ofsted and DfE Hackney's Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission is conducting an in-depth review of behaviour management and school inclusion, with input from Ofsted and the Department... Hackney 17 September 2025
  20. Future of Welsh Harp Education Centre in Question Brent Council is considering the future of the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre (WHEEC) after Thames21 withdrew as a provider because they could no longer sustain the... Brent 16 September 2025