Monsignor Nicholas Rothon
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee met on Tuesday 30 June 2026 to discuss the council's work programme for the upcoming year and to receive an update on the national Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms. Key decisions included the agreement of the committee's work programme and the confirmation of the 7 pm start time for future meetings.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 17 June 2026. The meeting's agenda included discussions on safeguarding, updates from the National Association of SACREs (NASACRE) conference, and advice for schools on responding to local, national, and international crises. The council also planned future meeting dates.
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Monday, 27th April, 2026 6.30 pm
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss tackling race inequality in schools, the council's approach to kinship and foster care, and to review the administration's work programme. Key decisions included noting the progress made in addressing race inequality in schools and agreeing to a whole-council approach to improving the foster carer offer. The committee also identified priority areas for the incoming committee's work programme, including the SEND white paper and the mental health and post-16 destinations of the COVID cohort.
Decisions from Meetings
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Preparing for national Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms in the London Borough of Lewisham
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee noted the report on national SEND reform proposals and local planning. They were informed that SEND reform implementation is an evolving process mapped over three years. The committee also noted that significant co-production with stakeholders has occurred and will continue to shape the 'Lewisham Experts at Hand' model.
For Determination
Declarations of interest
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee noted declarations of interest on 30/06/2026. Councillor Calcutt Cheadle declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding SEND reforms due to his children having EHCPs. Councillor Aiello declared a non-pecuniary interest as she is employed by a higher education establishment outside the borough and is a member of the University and College Union.
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Select Committee Work Programme
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee resolved to approve the Committee Work Programme on 30/06/2026, subject to amendments. The Committee encouraged councillors to visit schools within their wards and feedback findings.
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Minutes of previous meeting held on 3rd March 2026
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 30, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee noted the report on Tackling Race Inequality in Schools and accepted officers' recommendations. The committee also noted the report on Data Monitoring and accepted officers' recommendations. Finally, the committee noted the End of administration work programme report and put forward work programme suggestions for the new administration.
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Corporate Parenting Strategy
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy on 08 January 2026. They noted the report and approved recommendations for an in-person briefing for all members and formalised reporting on support for carers and foster parents.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 35
- Average per month
- 0.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 55