Sutton Council Proposes New SEND Family Hub to Expand Support Network

1 March 2026

Sutton Council is proposing to establish a new hub specifically for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of an expansion of its Family Hubs network.

The People Committee agreed to explore proposals for a fifth Family Hub at 3 Robin Hood Lane, which would be dedicated to supporting SEND families.

This initiative is part of Sutton's wider commitment to ensuring all children in the borough have the best possible start in life. The council aims to increase the number of five-year-olds reaching a good level of development by 2028, a target set by the government. Currently, 69% of children in Sutton achieve this milestone, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for disadvantaged children, where the figure stands at 49%.

The proposed SEND Family Hub would complement the council's existing four Family Hubs, which have seen a 48% increase in engagement from families in the most deprived areas since their remodelling in 2023. The expansion aims to provide targeted outreach, enhanced parenting support, and home learning strategies, including digital options.

Councillor Marian James, Chair of the People Committee, welcomed the proposals, highlighting the importance of these services in supporting young families and children with SEND. The plans also involve strengthening information sharing between Family Hubs and health services to ensure seamless support pathways.

Councils Involved

Sutton

Meetings Involved

the People Committee of Sutton Council on 26 February 2026

People Involved

Councillor Marian James Chair: People Committee • Liberal Democrat • Wallington North

Councillor Rob Beck Vice Chair: People Committee • Liberal Democrat • Stonecot

Councillor Paul Cole Vice Chair: People Committee • Liberal Democrat • St Helier East

Councillor Qasim Esak Vice Chair: Scrutiny Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton West and East Cheam

Councillor Cryss Mennaceur Chair: Pension Committee • Liberal Democrat • Sutton Central

Councillor Gemma Munday Liberal Democrat • St Helier East

Councillor Cumar Sahathevan Deputy Mayor, Vice Chair: Licensing Committee • Liberal Democrat • Stonecot

Councillor Colin Stears Chair, Audit and Governance Committee; Vice Chair, Hackbridge, St Helier and the Wrythe Local Committee • Liberal Democrat • The Wrythe

Councillor Moira Butt Local Conservatives • Carshalton South and Clockhouse

Councillor Tom Drummond Leader of the Opposition • Local Conservatives • Worcester Park North

Councillor Mike Dwyer Local Conservatives • North Cheam

Councillor Jane Pascoe Vice Chair: Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee • Local Conservatives • Belmont

Councillor Jillian Green Sutton Independent Residents • Beddington

Councillor Barry Lewis Leader of the Council • Liberal Democrat • Wallington North

Andrew Theobald

Gwynn Bassan

Topics

Sutton Council SEND Family Hub Best Start in Life Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Family Hubs Councillor Marian James Chair of the People Committee Laura Devereux Head of Early Intervention Services Good level of development