Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           Noted the positive progress against the SEND Improvement Plan in the Local Authority’s key statutory processes in particular, our children in BCP Children’s Services this academic year are no longer experiencing delays to the initial assessment and creation of their EHCPs;

(b)           Acknowledges that the new SEND Improvement Board governance structure provides the rigour and transparency required to maintain progress in the SEND system;

(c)          Noted the assumptions within the Safety Valve plan and associated DSG plan are understood and that the Committee notes that BCP are currently in discussions with DfE and DLUHC regarding the financial implications of the High Needs Block budget; and

(d)          Acknowledge that the progression of improvements in SEND is reliant on Health, Education and the Council working together.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children and Young People

Reason

To ensure that all stakeholders within and across the SEND system are aware of the positive improvements in the SEND system and the future work required regarding the Safety Valve programme and supporting DSG plan.