Issue

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

6 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 6 councils

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, referring to children and young people requiring additional support. A classification for children and young people who require additional support for their learning or development.

Latest stories

  1. Kingston's post-16 education offer deemed sufficient Kingston's post-16 education provision has been deemed sufficient to meet the needs of young people in the borough, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Kingston upon Thames 19 September 2026
  2. Redbridge Committee Sets Priorities for Educational Outcomes and Youth Engagement Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee has set out its key priorities for the upcoming municipal year, with a strong emphasis on improving educational outcomes... Redbridge 16 July 2026
  3. Council praised as 'innovative and creative' in peer review Barking and Dagenham Council has been lauded as an innovative and creative council that is punching above its weight following a comprehensive peer review by the Local... Barking and Dagenham 1 March 2026
  4. Hillingdon Schools Face £12.5M Deficit Due to SEND Costs Hillingdon schools are facing a significant financial challenge as the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) forecasts a £12.5 million deficit. This shortfall is primarily driven by the... Hillingdon 17 November 2025
  5. Council Examines Rising SEND Transport Costs Croydon Council is grappling with the increasing costs associated with transporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to and from school. A recent... Croydon 25 October 2025
  6. Be First faces losses amid business model transition Barking and Dagenham Council Scrutinises SEND Crisis Amidst Rising EHCP Demand Barking and Dagenham 10 October 2025