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Southwark Local SEND Reform Plan

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Southwark councillors are scrutinising the local SEND reform plan, questioning its appeals processes and health provider involvement.

Southwark councillors are currently scrutinising the Southwark Local SEND Reform Plan, a strategy by Southwark Council to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. In October 2026, the Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission questioned officers about the plan's implementation, specifically regarding appeals processes and the involvement of health providers.

During the commission's meeting on 20 October 2026, Councillor Felicia Johnston highlighted the absence of specific measures for the appeals process within the plan's stated ambitions. There are no upcoming meetings currently scheduled to discuss this topic.

Key facts

  1. Southwark councillors scrutinised the SEND reform plan in October 2026. Source
  2. Councillors questioned officers about the plan's implementation. Source
  3. Councillor Felicia Johnston highlighted the absence of appeals process measures. Source
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