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Implementation of the SEND Reforms – a national perspective
A Time for Change – Working Together
Waltham Forest Parent Carer Forum Conference
Tuesday 17 March 2015André Imich, SEND Professional Adviser, DfE
The New World of SEN
So…………..
How has the six months been?What have you noticed that’s been different?
Cultural change: putting children and young people and parents at the centre
Where disagreements happen, can be resolved early and amicably, with the option of appeal to Tribunal
Children, young people and parents are part of a joined up system, co-designed around their needs
Education Health and Care Plan is holistic, co-produced and is focused on outcomes
Extending choice and control over their support
Legislative change - The new SEN system
1. Co-production with children, young people and parents
2. All duties apply to all state-funded schools academies, colleges
3. Coordinated assessment; 0-25 Education, Health and Care Plan
4. LA, health and care services to commission services jointly
5. Clear, transparent local offer of services
6. Statutory protections for 16-25s; focus on preparing for adulthood
7. Offer of a personal budget; more choice and control
8. Applies to CYP detained in youth custody
LA Implementation Survey Spring 2015:
SEN Reforms - Understanding and engagement
High ratings: Parent Carer Forums Maintained schools
Low ratings Youth Justice partners Adult health services
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0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Most or allschools have
clear SENsystem in place
Local offerspublished
Jointcommissioningarrangements
are welldeveloped
LAs extremely/very confident EHC Plans will
meet 20 wkdeadline
LA implementation survey (Spring Term 2015)
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What the Local Offer is
Schools - Publication of information
Provision in mainstream and special schools covered by almost all LA local offers.
All schools, including special schools, must publish their SEN Information Report on their website
LA local offer must include information about “in area education provision” – e.g. education settings (early years, schools and Post 16), where to find schools’ SEN Information reports and SEN services including early years.
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Quality local offer
Developed with parents, children and young people Meets the legal requirements Accessible Has a feedback mechanism “Provides me with the information I am looking for
easily” “Looks good!”
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Quality EHC assessments and plans:
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• EHCP assessment pathway is compliant with the Code
• Enables families to be active contributors – co-produce
• Is timely - 20 weeks• Format follows the
Code
Ofsted recommendation (Dec 2014)
DfE, DoH and NHS England - considering accountability measures to monitor impact of reforms.
Complement local accountability arrangements
Inspection should be: − proportionate and risk-based − developed with YP, parents and carers, providers and
services, LAs and healthcare services − focused on identifying need and improving outcomes
in education, health and social care.
Accountability model
EXTERNAL INSPECTION (Ofsted, CQC)
Transferring to the new system
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/348591/Transition_to_the_new_0_to_25_special_educational_needs_and_disability_system_statutory_guidance_for_local_authorities.pdf
The Transition/Transfer process
It’s an EHC needs
assessment
For statements,
max 14 weeks
Where agreed, can use existing
advice
The LA is responsible
Schools play a key
role
ISs can help
families and YP
Young person can ask for an
assessment
Statements by April 18,
LDAs by Sept 16
For LDAs, max 20 weeks
No child to lose out
Early National Implementation Issues
Ensuring there is genuine, and continuing, co-production
Moving towards the full vision of the local offer.
Transition from statements to Education Health Care Plans
Ensuring all agencies play their role
Leadership and
developing the
workforce
“I was very impressed with the meeting last week, it’s probably the first time I've walked out of a meeting with someone from the LEA and actually felt my child's views were listened to.”
“We felt very included in the whole process and as if everyone was really interested in the best outcome for (name of child). I particularly appreciated having phone calls and contact with a named person.”
“We were able to discuss and value the positive side of my son” “Having opportunity to meet with key people together rather than
many separate meetings. Support from parent partnership was immense and school and others worked well together”
Family experiences of the new system
The journey towards further improvement.....…
Co-production Local offer Developing post-16 provision Wider school improvement agenda and SEN support Quality assessment leading to quality EHCP Advice, guidance and support Measuring impact Workforce development Leadership
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In conclusion………
Nationally Challenges are evident – commitment to finding solutions Advice, guidance and support is available and continuing Need to maintain focus on co-production Many families already reporting improvements Development of accountability framework Evolution not revolution