Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently discussing funding and workforce challenges impacting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms, which include proposed Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
In June 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Schools' Forum discussed concerns over funding and workforce capacity affecting the implementation of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms. A report to the forum revealed a Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn deficit of £1,061,000, bringing the total DSG reserve balance deficit to £4,088,000.
While a new High Needs Stability Grant is expected to cover approximately 90% of this deficit, amounting to about £3.7 million, the council will need to manage the remaining £400,000. These financial pressures and workforce challenges are part of the context for proposed Individual Support Plans (ISPs), which are new plans for children and young people with SEND.
Key facts
- In June 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Schools' Forum discussed concerns over funding and workforce capacity for SEND reforms. Source
- The Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn revealed a deficit of £1,061,000 in June 2026. Source
- The total DSG reserve balance deficit reached £4,088,000 in June 2026. Source
- A new High Needs Stability Grant is expected to cover about £3.7 million of the deficit. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council will need to manage a remaining £400,000 of the deficit. Source
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