Education
Stories, page 6
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Lewisham Children and Young People Select Committee to Scrutinize Youth Services Lewisham's Children and Young People Select Committee is set to dedicate a significant portion of its upcoming meeting on November 11, 2026, to scrutinising the borough's youth...
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Lewisham EHCP reviews double speed after LGO probe Lewisham Council has significantly improved the speed at which it conducts annual reviews for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) following an investigation by the Local...
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Savings programme lags as Redbridge budget concerns grow Redbridge Council is facing a growing budget deficit, with a forecast overspend of £8.485 million for the General Fund in the 2026/27 financial year. This figure represents an...
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Robin Hood Primary School Street Scheme trial begins A trial scheme to restrict traffic outside Robin Hood Primary School has begun, aiming to improve air quality and road safety for pupils.
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Five local groups receive community grants Five local organisations have received community grants totalling £8,590 from the New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee, which has an annual budget of £20,000 for such...
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Islington Schools Achieve Strong Academic Results Across Key Stages Islington schools have demonstrated strong performance in provisional results for 2026, with several key stages exceeding national averages.
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Paradise Park nursery closure sparks concern Islington Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee has received a referral regarding the proposed closure of nursery provision at Paradise Park Children's Centre,...
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Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Raises Alarm Over Disproportionate Secondary School Suspensions for Vulnerable Pupils Islington Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee has expressed serious concern over the disproportionately high rates of suspension for vulnerable secondary...
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Brent Council outlines Youth Guarantee plans for education, training, and employment Brent Council is developing its strategy for the Government's Youth Guarantee initiative, aiming to create clear pathways into education, training, and employment for young people.
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Tower Hamlets Council to Investigate Disproportionate EHCPs for Bangladeshi Children Tower Hamlets Council is set to investigate the underlying reasons for the disproportionately high number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) issued to children from...
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Tower Hamlets Council to Investigate Youth Employment Frustrations Tower Hamlets councillors are set to investigate the frustrations young people face in accessing work opportunities within the borough, despite the presence of Canary Wharf.
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Tower Hamlets SEND reform sparks cost-cutting concerns among councillors Councillors in Tower Hamlets have voiced concerns that national reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services could be perceived as cost-cutting...