Executive Director of Children's Services
Councils are addressing financial pressures and reviewing educational outcomes within children's services.
Sutton Council's People Directorate, which encompasses Children's Social Care and Education Services, is addressing significant financial pressures, particularly in Adult Social Care and SEND services. This financial outlook was a central focus at the People Committee meeting in June 2026, where the directorate's role and responsibilities were reviewed.
In Richmond upon Thames, pupils achieved top national rankings for phonics and Key Stage 2 results, exceeding national averages across all key stages. Data presented to the Education and Children's Services Committee in March 2026 highlighted the robust attainment and achievement in the borough's schools.
Key facts
- Sutton Council's People Directorate accounts for two-thirds of the council's overall budget. Source
- Adult Social Care represents 37.4% of Sutton's People Directorate budget. Source
- The People Committee meeting in Sutton was on June 18, 2026. Source
- Richmond upon Thames was the top local authority nationwide for the phonics screening test. Source
- Richmond upon Thames was the top local authority nationwide for Key Stage 2 expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. Source
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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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.