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Southwark councillors are scrutinising the SEND reform plan, questioning appeals processes and health provider involvement.

Southwark councillors are currently scrutinising the local SEND reform plan, which includes the Experts at Hand programme, following a meeting in October 2026. The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission questioned officers about the plan's effectiveness, particularly regarding appeals processes and the involvement of health providers.

Councillor Felicia Johnston highlighted the absence of specific measures for the appeals process within the plan's stated ambitions. The Experts at Hand programme is a Department for Education grant programme implemented by Surrey County Council to recruit specialist professionals for mainstream schools as part of national SEND reforms.

Key facts

  1. Southwark councillors questioned officers about the SEND reform plan's appeals processes and health provider involvement in October 2026. Source
  2. Councillor Felicia Johnston highlighted the absence of specific measures for the appeals process within the plan's stated ambitions. Source
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