Decision details
Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) Strategy
PDF 121 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet member children and families
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To co-produce a strategic approach to
identify, assess and meet the needs of children and young people
(aged 0-25) with special educational needs and/or disability
(SEND).
The strategy will outline what is known about the needs of children
and young people with SEND, how the council will listen and respond
to those needs, in order to improve the lives of children, young
people and families.
The aim of the SEND strategy is to improve the educational health
and emotional wellbeing outcomes for all of Herefordshire's
children and young people with SEND and achieve improvements in
their provision.
Decision:
That:
a) The Cabinet member for Children and Families approves the SEND strategy and to agree to receive an annual update report on progress against the strategy; and
b) The cabinet member for Children and Young people authorises the Corporate Director for Children and Young People to implement the strategy across the service.
Alternative options considered:
1. Not to implement the strategy – Not recommended as the new strategy is setting the direction for the new and improved SEND offer for children, young people and families with SEND requirements.
2. To adopt the current strategy – Not recommended as it is out of date and does not reflect current legislation requirements for SEND children and families.
Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Abbey Collings, Project Manager Email: abbey.collings@herefordshire.gov.uk, Liz Farr, Service Director, Education, Skills and Learning Email: liz.farr@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260897, Joni Hughes, Head of Chief Executive's Office Email: Joni.Hughes@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260598.
Publication date: 26/04/2023
Date of decision: 26/04/2023
Effective from: 04/05/2023
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