Share Your Views to Help Prioritise SEND Changes
Wiltshire Council is asking families of children and young people with SEND to share their views and help prioritise changes being made following the newly launched SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy (SEND and AP), called Meeting Needs Together.
An online meeting, scheduled for Friday 15th November 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm will provide an opportunity to feedback on how best to implement the action plan that accompanies the Strategy.
This is a Teams online event and people are encouraged to download the Teams app beforehand. You can access the link to join the meeting here: [SEND Online Meeting - 15 November].
The SEND and AP Strategy called [Meeting needs together, ambitious for all] - has six core priorities designed in partnership with families to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the best support at every stage:-
1. Children, young people, and families will be central to planning, with their voices and aspirations heard and acted upon as true partners.
2. Delivering the right support at the right time, through early identification of needs and promotion of inclusive practices.
3. Offering opportunities for timely planning that reflects the current needs of children and families, with clear outcomes.
4. Ensuring good quality communication and easy access to information, so families have a positive experience navigating services.
5. Empowering professionals with the knowledge, skills, and training to collaborate effectively, carry out joint assessments, and share good practices.
6. Preparing children and young people for adulthood, enabling smoother transitions, greater independence, and a wider range of opportunities.
Questions and points can also be sent in advance by emailing: communications@wiltshire.gov.uk.
A second webinar is planned for early December to discuss specific aspects of SEND support. A range of help is available for SEND children and young people and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are just one type available.
The second online session on Thursday 5th December 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm will discuss proposed improvements to the funding process for EHCPs to ensure the system is fair, while increased investment is earmarked for this area. You will be able to join this meeting here: [SEND Online Meeting - 5 December].
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