School Clothing Grants and Equivalent Food Provision for Children Educated Otherwise than at School
July 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member Planning & Development approved the scheme and estimate for converting a property in Hardy Road into a long-stay Children's Home, with a budget of £0.85m. The Director of Place & Growth, in consultation with the Director of Children’s Services, was authorised to vary scheme details within budget.
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Development agreed to add four sites to the Royal Greenwich Local Heritage List: 3-7 Blunts Road, The Park Tavern Public House, Tram Shelters on Well Hall Road, and 224 Eltham High Street. The decision was made on 1 June 2026.
The Cabinet agreed to expand the school uniform grant scheme to include Academy schools and to provide equivalent food provision to SEND children receiving education otherwise than at school. This decision was made on 15 July 2026.
The Leader of the Council agreed to commence statutory consultation on a proposal to introduce a selective licensing scheme in 17.5 wards of the Royal Borough. This decision was made on 15 July 2026.
Full council record
Purpose
The purpose of this decision is to approve an updated policy for the school clothing grant scheme, and a new policy for free school meal provision for EOTAS (educated other than at school) children
Decision
Agreed to expand the school uniform grant scheme to include Academy schools, which will increase the number of children who will qualify for help with school uniform costs.
Agreed changes to the Pupil Benefits scheme by agreeing a policy to provide equivalent food provision to free school meals for children SEND children who are classed as receiving “education otherwise than at school” (EOTAS).
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 2.00 pm on July 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Corin Hammersley |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |