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Southwark councillors are scrutinising the Southwark Local SEND Reform Plan, questioning health provider involvement and appeals processes.
Southwark councillors expressed significant concerns in October 2026 regarding the effectiveness of reforms aimed at improving support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly concerning health provider involvement. This scrutiny focused on the implementation of the Southwark Local SEND Reform Plan.
During a meeting of the Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission, councillors questioned officers about the plan's implementation. Councillor Felicia Johnston specifically highlighted the absence of specific measures for the appeals process within the plan's stated ambitions.
Key facts
- Southwark councillors expressed concerns about SEND reform effectiveness in October 2026. Source
- Concerns included health provider involvement and the appeals process within the SEND Reform Plan. Source
- Councillor Felicia Johnston highlighted the absence of specific measures for the appeals process. Source
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