Councillor · Islington
Councillor Sheila Chapman
Labour Party
Junction ward
Islington
- Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families
- Stories naming Sheila
- 13
- Meetings we covered
- 10
- Latest story
- 23 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Sheila Chapman presented a new autism strategy for Islington schools, highlighting the proportion of pupils with autism. The councillor also discussed persistent absence among vulnerable pupils and acknowledged observations regarding the transfer of SEND information between schools. Additionally, Councillor Chapman stated that the council supports the direction of SEND reforms while acknowledging the resourcing required.
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Stories naming Councillor Sheila Chapman
- New autism strategy aims to improve life for residents Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families, presented the strategy, highlighting that 26.9% of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in Islington schools have autism as their primary need – the highest proportion of all local authorities in England. She added...
- Islington sees overall school attendance rise, but vulnerable pupils continue to lag However, Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, acknowledged that persistent absence remains concentrated among pupils with complex needs, including...
- Islington Council invests £1.56m in SEND reforms, but details remain a concern The reforms align with national SEND reform agendas, focusing on early intervention, strengthening mainstream provision, and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time....
- Islington Council Projects £2.2m Overspend Driven by Children's Services Pressures Children's Services is forecasting the largest overspend, at £2.975 million. This is primarily attributed to an increase in the number of children and young people requiring a high level of support...
- Islington Council faces housing shortfall for care leavers despite ongoing efforts During a Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, presented an update...
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