As another week flies by, I find myself reflecting on the many developments taking place – both nationally and locally. Nationally, we’ve seen delays to the anticipated Schools White Paper and SEND reforms and the announcement of the first of many local government reorganisations in Surrey. Locally, discussions continue around budgets – mostly where further savings can be made – as we move through the budget-setting process. At the same time, we’re beginning to plan for our Haringey Borough of Culture year in 2027, and, of course, managing everything in between.