Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Councils are addressing rising demand for Special Educational Needs provision and reviewing services.
Barnet Council's Cabinet approved modular works for Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision at Queenswell Federation in February 2026, with a planning application expected by March 2026. Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a new SEN provision for 40 children with Severe Learning Difficulties at Deptford Park Primary in February 2026, anticipated for implementation in May 2026. Enfield Council approved £29.1 million for school improvements, including SEN, in December 2025.
Greenwich secondary schools saw a rise in pupil suspensions linked to complex needs, discussed at a Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel meeting in March 2026. Richmond Council is reviewing its SEN continence services, discussed at a Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting in December 2025. North West London is standardising nursing services across special schools, following discussions at the NWL JHOSC in November 2025.
Lewisham schools faced funding uncertainty due to national changes, discussed at a Schools Forum meeting in December 2025. Special Educational Needs refers to the educational requirements of children who need additional support to learn. No upcoming meetings are listed with this topic on their agenda.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Cabinet approved modular works for SEN provision at Queenswell Federation in February 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a new SEN provision at Deptford Park Primary in February 2026. Source
- Greenwich secondary schools saw a rise in pupil suspensions linked to complex needs in March 2026. Source
- Enfield Council approved £29.1 million for school improvements, including SEN, in December 2025. Source
- Richmond Council is reviewing its SEN continence services, discussed in December 2025. Source
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