Inclusion Base
Lewisham Council is awaiting a decision on its Local SEND Reform Plan, which aims to enhance support for pupils with additional needs.
Lewisham Council is currently awaiting a decision from the Secretary of State on its Local SEND Reform Plan (LSRP), which was submitted in June 2026. This plan is part of national reforms designed to enhance support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a field that includes provisions like Inclusion Bases.
The approval of the LSRP is crucial for the council, as it could lead to up to 90% of its £24.4 million High Needs Block deficit being written off. A decision from the Secretary of State is anticipated in September 2026.
Key facts
- A decision from the Secretary of State on Lewisham's Local SEND Reform Plan is anticipated in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council submitted its Local SEND Reform Plan (LSRP) on June 19, 2026. Source
- Approval of the LSRP could write off up to 90% of Lewisham's £24.4 million High Needs Block deficit. Source
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