Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a significant package of decisions that will accelerate the creation of specialist education places across the county, ensuring more children and young people with additional needs and disabilities can learn, thrive and receive support closer to home. At its meeting on 24 February 2026, Cabinet approved a series of measures that mark an important step forward for the … Continue reading
Surrey Libraries are thrilled to be taking part in the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaign designed to inspire more people to rediscover the joy of reading. A Department for Education initiative and led by the National Literacy Trust, this year’s theme is “Go All In” and is being delivered by a group of … Continue reading
The Partnership for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINs) has officially launched its second year, following a successful pilot programme. PINS assists schools in areas such as early intervention, upskilling school staff, and strengthening communication between schools and families. It is a joint National Health Service England (NHSE) and Department for Education (DfE) programme, created … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Education has confirmed London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT) as the official sponsor to establish a new specialist school in Surrey Heath. Frimley Oak Academy will be delivered by the Department for Education’s Special Free Schools Programme and partly funded by Surrey … Continue reading