Education

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1. Tower Hamlets Council to raise income threshold for Cost of Living Relief Fund and School Uniform Grant Tower Hamlets Council is set to increase the household income threshold for its Cost of Living Relief Fund and School Uniform Grant to £60,000, a significant rise from the... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2026
2. Council extends school uniform grant Tower Hamlets Council has approved an extension to its school uniform grant, aiming to provide further financial support to families facing rising living costs. The decision,... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2026
3. Beatrice Tate School expansion contract awarded Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved the award of a construction contract for the expansion of Beatrice Tate School, a specialist facility for children with severe... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2026
4. Harrow Council to establish new scrutiny sub-committee for children's services Harrow Council is poised to establish a new scrutiny sub-committee specifically focused on children's services and education. The proposed Education and Children's Services... Harrow 31 July 2026
5. Adult Social Care Pressures Lead to £1.2m Savings at RICs and £1.5m at Unluckily, Council Faces £2.4m HSC Overspend Tower Hamlets Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the council's financial position and performance, with adult social care pressures contributing to a £1.2... Tower Hamlets 29 July 2026
6. Tower Hamlets faces £21.7m deficit in Dedicated School Grant Tower Hamlets Council faces a projected deficit of £21.7 million in its Dedicated School Grant (DSG) for the current financial year, a significant concern highlighted during a... Tower Hamlets 29 July 2026
7. Havering Youth Justice Plan 2026-27 Approved, Focusing on Impact and Outcomes Havering Council has officially approved the Havering Youth Justice Plan for the 2026-27 period, outlining a comprehensive strategy for local youth justice services. The plan,... Havering 27 July 2026
8. Hackney Council Approves £24m Investment in Transport for Vulnerable Residents Hackney Council has approved a significant investment of up to £24 million to fund vital transport services for vulnerable residents. This includes children with Special... Hackney 26 July 2026
9. Hillingdon approves £4.5m for children's therapy services Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved a £4.5 million investment in children's therapy services, aiming to enhance support for young people with special educational needs and... Hillingdon 25 July 2026
10. Schools audit reveals 'significant gaps' in governance An audit of Tower Hamlets Council's schools has revealed significant gaps in governance, with two schools receiving a limited assurance opinion. The findings, presented to the... Tower Hamlets 24 July 2026
11. Woodberry Down Primary School Kitchen to Receive £1m Upgrade After Sewage Flood Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved a £1 million investment to refurbish the kitchen and dining facilities at Woodberry Down Primary School, which were severely damaged by a... Hackney 24 July 2026
12. Council notes positive trends in children's care Barking and Dagenham Council has noted positive trends in its children's care and support services, according to a self-evaluation report presented to the Full Council. The... Barking and Dagenham 24 July 2026