Sabrina Dixon

Lewisham

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

12 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Children and Young People Select Committee Co-Optee

Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

September 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Children and Young People Select Committee Co-Optee

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.

June 30, 2026, 7:00 pm
Children and Young People Select Committee Co-Optee

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.

March 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Children and Young People Select Committee Co-Optee

Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy, improving economic opportunities for young people, and the committee's work programme. Key decisions included approving recommendations for the Corporate Parenting Strategy, such as holding an all-member briefing and formalising reporting on carer welfare, and endorsing recommendations for improving economic opportunities, including lobbying for standardised data collection and developing integrated career guidance models.

January 08, 2026
Children and Young People Select Committee Committee Member

Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss the implementation of a new strategic youth offer, consider a report on elective home education, and review the committee's work programme. The committee approved recommendations for the youth offer and elective home education reports.

November 06, 2025

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.

For Determination

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.

For Determination

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.

For Determination

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