SEND Programme Update
The SEND programme has been reconfigured following a review in September-October 2016. This was approved by the SEND Programme Board.
The role of the SEND Programme Board has been clarified as to:
- Implement the SEND reforms as set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2015
- Monitor activity and performance across the programme
- Ensure that the local area is prepared for inspection
The Programme Board will be supported by five workstreams: Local Offer, EHC Planning, Service Redesign, Preparing for adulthood and SEN Transport.
The priorities for the 2016/17 academic year are:
- Improving EHC planning and processes
- The delivery of new SEND Resourced Provisions & increase ‘in-county’ placements
- Streamlining planning across social care, early help and EHC plans
- Co-production (especially CYP voice)
- Preparation for adulthood
Across the programme we are working with parents and carers, schools and colleges, local authority services and health partners.