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The graduated approach….. SEND in Gloucestershire

C&F Scrutiny Committee 13th September 2018

Context

1) Implementation of SEND Reforms 1) Rise in number of children with identified SEND 3) High Needs funding for local authorities

SEND Reform - Principles

• Graduated response to meet needs at the most appropriate level;
• Integrated approach to identifying and meeting needs through an

Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP);

• Focus on outcomes;
• Co-production with parents, carers and children and young people;
• Working towards preparation for adulthood at all stages

Ofsted: They Said, We Did…

They Said We Did Clear Vision for SEND Broadened multi-agency approach with Joint Additional Needs Strategy Strong Supported Internship model Expanded providers engaged in delivering this Informative Local Offer Included use of video’s to engage young people Effective working with parents/carers Employed a parent carer consultant within the High Needs programme

Ofsted: They Said, We Did…

They Said We Did Broaden parent carer involvement Working with new forum to widen their membership Further provision for 19-25 Developed multi-agency working to forward plan need Help families access support available Reshaped education services to better support range of SEND Drive up academic performance Focused on specific provision to improve school resources for children with SEND

Where we are now…

 Strong multi-agency partnership across the county  Greater holistic support available at Early Help level  Recent increase in children identified as receiving SEN Support — Continued increase in children with EHCPs — Rise in children becoming electively home educated — Increase in children permanently excluded until last year

Next Steps

1) High needs programme – implementation from Oct 2018:

• More children with needs met locally
• More flexible provision on offer
• Greater community inclusion
• Pathways into employment and independence

2) Develop Quality framework for SEND and additional needs 3) Develop multi-agency participation strategy for parent carers and children and young people 4) Co-ordinate LA Closing the Gap activity with partnership Strategic School Improvement Fund projects to improve attainment