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School Food Standards

On 14 September 2026 DfE published upodated guidance on School Food Standards

DfE Families First Partnership: Communities of Practice

Sign up for FFP Communities of practice events in October and November. To register your interest in attending one (or more) of these sessions, please complete this form.

A better deal: Tackling the NEET crisis

On 16 September IPPR published A better deal: tackling the NEET crisis

Upcoming Events

  • SESLIP Education Network meeting

    Broadway House, Tothill St, London SW1H 9NQ, UK

    09 October 2026
    10:00 - 15:30

  • Bevan Brittan SEND legal training - session 2 - What makes a good EHCP?

    This session will cover:
    What makes a ‘good’ EHC Plan – overview ofdecision-making principles/application of the framework; consideration of theformulation of an EHC Plan; multi-agency working and working with families.

    For further information,please contact Sonia Dayal on sonia.dayal@sdsa.net

    MS Teams

    15 October 2026
    12:00 - 14:00

  • Bevan Brittan SEND legal training - session 3 - Introduction to SEND Legal Challenge

    This session will cover:

    • The First-tier Tribunal (‘SENDIST’) – introduction to Tribunalpractice and procedure;
    • Consideration of extended appeals;
    • Approaches to evidence gathering and being a witness; and
    • Mediation
    • IntroductionJR


    For further information,please contact Sonia Dayal on sonia.dayal@sdsa.net

    MS Teams

    26 October 2026
    12:00 - 14:00

  • SE19 SEND Forum Plus

    For further information please contact Sonia Dayal on sonia.dayal@sdsa.net

    MS Teams

    04 November 2026
    11:00 - 13:00

Please use the contact details below to find out more.

Contacts

SESLIP Programme Manager: Richard Tyndall (South East Sector-Led Improvement Programme)

richard.tyndall@richardtyndall.co.uk

07880 787007