School Place Shortage
Councils are discussing school finances and future provision for children with special educational needs, with Hackney's Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission set to review the topic in October 2026.
Kingston upon Thames's Schools Forum recently discussed the 2026-27 finance update and progress on the SEND Futures Plan in September 2026. The forum noted the projected Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) position and approved the continuation of the cluster model for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support, focusing on resource allocation for children requiring additional educational provision.
The issue of insufficient school places to meet the demand from the student population is scheduled for review by Hackney's Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission on 12 October 2026. This upcoming discussion follows recent considerations by Kingston upon Thames's Schools Forum in September 2026 regarding the 2026-27 finance update and progress on the SEND Futures Plan.
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