Councillor · Islington
Councillor Elmedina Baptista-Mendes
Green Party
Tollington ward
Islington
- Stories naming Elmedina
- 2
- Meetings we covered
- 7
- Latest story
- 16 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Elmedina Baptista-Mendes inquired about specific schools experiencing the greatest attendance challenges and whether assessments had been made into pupils' sense of safety and inclusion. The councillor questioned whether financial disparity alone could account for extremely high suspension rates, particularly for the Mixed White and Black Caribbean group.
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Stories naming Councillor Elmedina Baptista-Mendes
- Islington sees overall school attendance rise, but vulnerable pupils continue to lag Councillor Elmedina Baptista-Mendes inquired about specific schools experiencing the greatest attendance challenges and whether assessments had been made into pupils' sense of safety and inclusion. Councillor Chapman stated that naming specific schools would not be appropriate due to their varied contexts and the...
- Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Raises Alarm Over Disproportionate Secondary School Suspensions for Vulnerable Pupils Secondary school suspension rates for pupils with SEND stood at 46.37%, significantly exceeding the Inner London average of 25.72%. For pupils from Mixed White and Black Caribbean backgrounds, the...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Elmedina was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Islington Council to explore High Street Rental Auction powers
- Islington Council appoints new Permanent Chief Finance Officer
- Islington Council Launches New Youth Safety Strategy with Public Health Focus
- Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Addresses Paradise Park Children's Centre Closure and Support for Affected Families
- Paradise Park Children's Centre Closure Raises Transparency and Financial Concerns