specialist resource provisions within mainstream schools
Bexley Council's SEND improvement notice has been lifted, marking progress in specialist resource provisions within mainstream schools.
Bexley Council's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) improvement notice was lifted in October 2026, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance specialist resource provisions within mainstream schools. Councillor Caroline Newton, Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services and Education, announced the successful reforms.
Mr. Taylor, Head of Service for Early Health and MASH, provided further detail on Bexley's SEND reform plan, which included four key areas of focus. The topic of specialist resource provisions involves integrating dedicated educational support for students with SEND directly into mainstream school environments.
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