Halton

A revised improvement notice was issued to Halton Borough Council on 30 October 2026, replacing the March 2024 notice. It followed an Area SEND monitoring inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission in January 2026, and requires steps to improve special educational needs and disabilities services.

Cornwall

Cornwall Council received an improvement notice on 30 October 2026 after an Ofsted and CQC area SEND inspection report published on 27 May 2026 found inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people, identifying four areas for improvement.

St Helens

St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council received an improvement notice on 30 October 2026 after an Ofsted and CQC area SEND inspection in June 2026 judged there were two areas for priority action. Improvement notices set out the steps a council must take and the oversight that follows.

Sources: GOV.UK | GOV.UK, Cornwall | GOV.UK, St Helens