appeals
Southwark councillors are scrutinising the appeals process within the SEND reform plan, while Westminster considered a staff appeal.
Southwark councillors questioned officers in October 2026 about the Southwark Local SEND Reform Plan, particularly the appeals process. At the Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission, Councillor Felicia Johnston highlighted the plan's lack of specific measures for appeals. Separately, Westminster's Staff Appeals Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an appeal from a former employee in October 2026.
Appeals are formal requests for a decision to be reviewed by a higher authority. Councils deal with these in various contexts, such as challenging decisions related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services or internal employment matters.
Key facts
- Southwark councillors questioned the absence of specific measures for the appeals process in the SEND reform plan in October 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.