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Wandsworth Council is addressing challenges in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services amidst rising demand and budget overspends.
Wandsworth Council is currently addressing significant challenges in its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, which aim to ensure all students can participate fully in learning. The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee scrutinised the state of children's services in September 2026, noting substantial budget overspends and increasing demand. Ian Dodds, Interim Executive Director of Children's Services, presented proposals to maintain service performance.
The council's children's services budget currently exceeds £100 million, with an existing overspend, according to Ian Dodds in September 2026. This situation is compounded by the implications of national SEND reforms, which were also part of the committee's review.
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