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London Borough of Sutton

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The London Borough of Sutton is currently referenced in discussions about SEND funding disparities at Kingston upon Thames Council.

The London Borough of Sutton is currently referenced in discussions regarding funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A Kingston upon Thames council meeting on 28 September 2026 heard that a pupil in Kingston receives significantly less high needs spend than a pupil in Sutton, due to the historical high-needs block formula.

In September 2025, Merton Council approved the London Borough of Sutton joining its integrated sexual health services consortium with Wandsworth and Richmond upon Thames, aiming to create a more comprehensive service across the four boroughs.

Key facts

  1. A Kingston upon Thames council meeting on 28 September 2026 heard that a pupil in Kingston receives significantly less high needs spend than a pupil in Sutton. Source
  2. Merton Council approved the London Borough of Sutton joining its integrated sexual health services consortium on 22 September 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Kingston SEND Funding Formula Creates Inequalities, Council Meeting Reveals Kingston's funding formula for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is creating significant inequalities, a council meeting has revealed. Councillors... Kingston upon Thames 30 September 2026
  2. Kingston to Appoint Additional Independent Persons and Extend Existing Term Kingston upon Thames is set to bolster its ethical standards regime with the appointment of two additional Independent Persons and the extension of an existing term. The Audit,... Kingston upon Thames 17 November 2025
  3. Merton Council to Expand Sexual Health Service Consortium Merton Council is set to broaden its collaboration on sexual health services by welcoming the London Borough of Sutton into its existing consortium with Wandsworth and Richmond... Merton 26 September 2025