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SEND update for London local authorities

12 May 2026

Update from the London Vulnerable Children's Unit

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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh

30 April 2026

There is currently an outbreak of measles in Bangladesh affecting thousands of people.

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Waltham Forest Rights Ambassador Event

29 Aril 2026

On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, Thorpe Hall Primary School hosted the third event for Pupil Ambassadors from Rights Respecting Schools in Waltham Forest.

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Verbo is coming to schools in Waltham Forest!

23 April 2026

Schools in Waltham Forest will soon have access to Verbo, an NHS-developed digital toolkit designed to support speech, language and communication needs in the classroom.

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Universal RISE opportunity - Free Inclusive mainstream webinars

20 April 2026

As part of the Universal RISE offer on Inclusive Mainstream, the Department for Education is hosting two free webinars.

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Measles update

16 April 2026

Update on the measles outbreak and asks for schools.

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Apply to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival experience

14 April 2026

The council are looking for two enthusiastic individuals who are keen to develop their skills and experience in the creative industries to join us for the Edinburgh Fringe Inside Track 2026.

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Summer Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme School Grants - Application Open

13 April 2026

Waltham Forest will be running the DfE funded Holiday Activity and Food Programme which enables Local Authorities across England to provide holiday activities and food during school holidays in 2026.

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Mini London Marathon Teacher Squad

24 March 2026

Ever wondered what it would be like to work at the TCS Mini London Marathon to help us ensure we deliver the most inspiring event in the sporting calendar for 22,000 children and young people? Well… we have a great paid opportunity for teachers at the TCS MLM on Saturday the 25th of April!

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