Newham has set up a special educational needs and disabilities commission.
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A commission exploring the future of special educational needs and disabilities provision in Newham has been set up.
The council's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) commission is to be independently chaired by Professor Geoff Lindsay.
It aims to ensure parents, carers, youngsters and bodies partnered with the local authority shape Newham’s SEND strategy for the next five years.
Cllr Sarah Ruiz, cabinet member for education and children’s social care, said: "Education is key to unlocking opportunities for children and young people.