Local Area SEND Reform Plan
Kingston upon Thames Council's SEND Futures Plan is improving review times for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities decisions.
Kingston upon Thames Council's SEND Futures Plan is currently improving the timeliness of annual reviews for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In September 2026, the People Committee noted progress on the plan, which has seen 72% of decisions made within four weeks, an increase from 57% in 2025. This improvement is attributed to Annual Review dashboards introduced in March 2026 and enhanced oversight by the SEND service.
This plan, a local area SEND reform plan, aims to transform SEND services in Kingston upon Thames in line with national reforms. Such plans are often required for local authorities to receive the High Needs Stability Grant. Other councils are also working on similar reforms; for example, Richmond upon Thames Council's Schools Forum received updates on SEND reforms in June 2026. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Local Area SEND Reform Plan.
Key facts
- Kingston Council's SEND Futures Plan achieved 72% of SEND decisions within four weeks in September 2026. Source
- The timeliness of SEND decisions under Kingston's plan increased from 57% in 2025 to 72% in September 2026. Source
- Annual Review dashboards were introduced in March 2026 to support Kingston's SEND Futures Plan. Source
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