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The UK Government’s schools white paper has raised concerns among parents and educators about whether children with complex needs will receive the support they require.
On the 23rd of February 2026, the government released its long-anticipated SEND White Paper. The White Paper sets out proposed changes
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Children’s shoes were laid outside Havering Town Hall yesterday as part of a powerful national movement highlighting the struggles faced by children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Disabled people are routinely dehumanised as drains on public resources, and their basic needs routinely couched in burdensome terms.
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The cross-party ‘People’ Scrutiny sub-committee took on the job of inspecting Havering’s SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy on Tuesday 29th April, after it was agreed by the Cabinet in September 2024.
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Havering’s Children’s Services Department continues to fall short of Ofsted expectations despite increased financial investment.
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Thanks to an amazing team in Upminster, SEND adults have a special group to attend twice a week that allows them to meet up with friends and learn new and fun tasks each day.
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The new policy introduces flexible transport assistance options, to provide a more bespoke service to meet the individual needs of the children requiring support.
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Human rights go beyond politics and Labour counsellors Pat Brown and Franky Walker – along with Havering Conservatives, including Cllr Judith Holt, Cllr David Taylor and Havering Conservatives leader and London Assembly member, Cllr Keith Prince – spoke up for children with disabilities and their carers,
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Ruth Kettle-Frisby will be attending tonight’s scrutiny meeting and has shared the following letter with Havering’s Leader of the Council,
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“It just feels like they are determined to save money and are taking advantage of a group that can’t speak
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