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
- Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Raises Alarm Over Disproportionate Secondary School Suspensions for Vulnerable Pupils Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, stated that an intersectional analysis had been conducted and was ongoing. She suggested that while ethnic background was a factor, socio-economic deprivation might be a more significant driver, noting that larger numbers of Black and...
- Islington Council approves joint procurement for disabled children's short breaks Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, described the initiative as "a really good thing worth doing," highlighting its benefits for young people and...
- Islington Council Launches New Youth Safety Strategy with Public Health Focus Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, introduced the strategy, highlighting the multi-agency approach and the commitment to addressing the root causes...
- Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Addresses Paradise Park Children's Centre Closure and Support for Affected Families During a meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026, the committee heard about the proposed closure, with Councillor Jara Falkenburg referring the matter for scrutiny due to its significant local impact and...
- Paradise Park Children's Centre Closure Raises Transparency and Financial Concerns Councillor Sheila Chapman, Executive Member for Children, Young People & Families, explained that the decision to cease nursery provision was made by IPA, the independent third-sector charity...
From meetings they attended
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