Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Councils and the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) for the area have launched a Joint Commissioning Strategy for Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), following engagement earlier this year with key stakeholders.
The strategy contains a vision for joint commissioning ‘we will work together across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to improve the outcomes for children and young people with SEND’ and a set of priorities for the focus of joint work in the coming 3 years.
These priorities focus on a range of areas including, transitions, quality, planning and health provisions.
Through a consultation survey they were able to incorporate the feedback received from young people, families and staff across Leicestershire.
This has allowed them to ensure their actions are focused on the priorities as chosen by you.
To view the outcomes of the previous consultation click here.
By having this strategy in place, they hope to have a greater and more positive impact within SEND.
This strategy will provide benefits including:
- Improved planning to meet volume and types of SEN needs for children and young people
- Effective use of funding for school places, across a range of provision
- Better information and support for parents
- Up-to-date Local offer platforms that reflect needs of young people (SEND Local Offer)
- An improved transitions experience into adult services for young people and their families
- Improved health support across educational settings
To view the strategy and the 3 year action plan click here.