Jan Maddern

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 20 January 2027 9.30 am

County Council - Tuesday, 8 December 2026 10.00 am

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Monday, 2 November 2026 10.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel is scheduled to convene on Monday, 2 November 2026, to discuss proposals for school reorganisations, the expansion of special educational needs provision, and the Hertfordshire School Improvement Strategy. Key topics include potential school closures and amalgamations, the establishment of new SEND units within mainstream schools, and the strategic direction for school improvement over the next three years.

County Council - Tuesday, 20 October 2026 10.00 am

Hertfordshire County Council was scheduled to consider a range of important matters, including proposed changes to the council's constitution regarding planning delegations and pension fund revisions. The meeting agenda also included discussions on the impact of bus fare changes, school admissions policies, and the rising number of children in care.

Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 10.00 am

The Education, SEND & Inclusion Cabinet Panel met on Wednesday 9 September 2026. The panel discussed and agreed to recommend to Cabinet the adoption of a comprehensive SEND Provision Plan for 2026-2029. They also agreed to recommend to Cabinet the approval of an increase to the capital funding envelope for Enabling SEND Provision to expand post-16 places for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The panel received an update on the progress of the SEND Strategy and reviewed the Children's Services Annual Compliments and Complaints Report.