Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Funding
Kingston Council is currently discussing inequalities in its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding formula.
Kingston Council's Schools Forum discussed inequalities in its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding formula in September 2026. A report to the meeting highlighted that the historical high-needs block formula contributes to these disparities. Charis Penfold stated that a pupil in Kingston receives significantly less high needs spend than a pupil in Sutton due to the formula's origins.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding provides financial support for children requiring additional educational provisions due to their individual differences or disabilities. Councils allocate these funds to ensure appropriate resources are available for students with specific needs.
Key facts
- Kingston's SEND funding formula creates significant inequalities, a council meeting revealed in September 2026. Source
- A pupil in Kingston receives significantly less high needs spend than a pupil in Sutton, a report to the Schools Forum stated. Source
- Charis Penfold highlighted the historical high-needs block formula as a key contributor to these disparities. Source
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