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  1. Croydon Council Extends Lease for Davidson Pre-School Croydon Council has extended the lease for Davidson Pre-School until July 2026, ensuring continued access to vital, government-funded spaces for disadvantaged families. The... Croydon 20 July 2025
  2. Bromley Primary Schools See Rise in Revenue Balances Bromley's primary schools have seen an increase in revenue balances, according to a report considered at the Schools Forum meeting on Thursday, 10 July 2025. Bromley 17 July 2025
  3. Bromley Schools Forum Proposes Changes to Membership Rules Bromley's Schools Forum is considering changes to its membership rules to address recruitment challenges and ensure broader representation. The proposed changes aim to address... Bromley 17 July 2025
  4. Bromley Schools Face £7.3M Overspend, SEN Costs a Key Driver Bromley schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £7.3 million overspend, primarily driven by the rising costs of special educational needs (SEN).... Bromley 17 July 2025
  5. Barnet Council to Review Library Strategy Barnet Council is set to conduct a review of its library strategy, as indicated in the Cabinet Forward Plan presented at a recent Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting. Barnet 17 July 2025
  6. Sutton Council Audit Finds Financial and Operational Concerns at Schools and in Housing Management Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee has reviewed internal audit findings that raise concerns regarding several key areas, including school finances and housing... Sutton 16 July 2025
  7. Wandsworth Council Aims to Boost Apprenticeships for Staff Wandsworth Council is set to increase apprenticeship opportunities for both new and existing staff, aiming to boost skills and career development across the organisation. Wandsworth 16 July 2025
  8. Sport England Objects to Special School Planned for Balgores Lane Playing Field Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee is considering a proposal to build a special school on a playing field in Balgores Lane, Romford, facing objections from Sport... Havering 16 July 2025
  9. Greenwich Faces Special Education Assessment Delays Due to Surge in Demand Greenwich is experiencing a significant increase in requests for special education needs assessments, placing strain on council resources and impacting service timeliness for... Greenwich 13 July 2025
  10. Tower Hamlets Council Announces Holiday Activities and Food Programme Funding for 2024/25 and Discusses 2025/26 Delegated Authority Tower Hamlets Council has announced funding allocations for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for the upcoming year. The HAF programme aims to provide enriching... Tower Hamlets 13 July 2025
  11. Tower Hamlets Expands Wraparound Childcare: See Which Schools Benefit Tower Hamlets is set to expand its wraparound childcare programme, with several schools and organisations poised to benefit from new grant awards. The programme is being rolled... Tower Hamlets 13 July 2025
  12. Measles Outbreak Hits Camden Primary School; 8 Children Infected A measles outbreak at a Camden primary school has infected eight children, prompting a health protection update from Kirsten Watters, Director of Public Health, at a recent... Camden 13 July 2025
  13. Bexley Libraries Aim to be 'Dynamic Hubs' in New 5-Year Strategy Bexley Council is set to transform its libraries into dynamic hubs of opportunity with a new five-year strategy, aiming to empower residents through enhanced services and... Bexley 13 July 2025
  14. Merton Council Rejects Youth Mental Health Summit Proposal Merton Council has rejected a motion to host a Youth Mental Health & Body Image Summit, despite concerns about the mental health challenges faced by young people in the borough. Merton 13 July 2025
  15. Bexley Schools Seek Speakers and Places of Worship for Religious Education Programs Bexley schools are seeking speakers to enhance religious education (RE) by inviting individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their perspectives with students. Bexley 13 July 2025
  16. Bexley Schools Receive High Praise in Recent Ofsted Inspections Bexley schools are celebrating high praise following recent inspection updates, according to the SACRE Local Report presented at the Bexley Standing Advisory Council on... Bexley 13 July 2025
  17. Redbridge Schools Lag in Science, Politics A-Levels Redbridge schools are underperforming in key A-level subjects, particularly in the sciences and government and politics. Overall A-level outcomes in Redbridge are below national... Redbridge 12 July 2025
  18. Redbridge Schools Face Falling Reception Rolls and Surplus Places Due to Demographic Shifts Redbridge schools are facing falling reception rolls, leading to a surplus of places across the borough. The trend aligns with broader demographic shifts across London and... Redbridge 12 July 2025
  19. Redbridge A-Level Performance Below National Average Redbridge's A-level performance is lagging behind the national average, according to a report presented at the Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. Redbridge 12 July 2025
  20. Redbridge Schools Face £5.1M Deficit in Special Needs Funding Redbridge schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £5.1 million deficit in funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for the... Redbridge 12 July 2025