York Inspirational Kids SEND Update Ma rch2016 Jess Haslam

LA Local Offer A Local Authority must publish information about the education, health and care provision for children with Special Educational Needs or a Disability. Children and young people with SEND and parents of children who have SEND should be involved in the preparation and review of this local offer; The purpose of the local offer is to enable parents and young people to see more clearly what services are available in their area and how to access them.

Parents co-wrote the offer They wanted it to be They wanted it to help people

Further information 3 underpinning documents

York Local Offer www.yor-ok.org.uk/localoffer

www.yor-ok.org.uk/localoffer

School Offer Schools must prepare a report containing SEN information. and must publish its report containing SEN information available on its website.

Local Offer School Report/EY Info Should provide clarity about everything that is available and how to access it: Purpose Make it easier for parents to understand what you offer Focus on better outcomes for CYP Improve communication with parents

SEND area inspection Focus on: Positive experience of the SEND system for children, young people and their families Positive outcomes for children, young people and their families Effective preparation for adulthood from the beginning

The inspection 3 inspectors for a week Minimal notice Visits to settings Talk to staff, children, parents Gather evidence re 3 areas of focus

Preparing for adulthood working with colleges Personalised programmes Living Local, moving on https://youtu.be/0MXlqbvDLIw

Personal Budgets Giving parents more choice & option to hold the budget 53 social care personal budgets 6 education personal budgets 1 health personal budget Education budgets: with head teacher’s agreement to release funding from package

Inclusion Review & feedback request

York Inspirational Kids EHCP Update

Starting point of project. Pupil centred approaches.

Young people photo contribution This is me: I like to be known as Chris Loud Friendly Giggle Hardworking Caring Helpful Young people photo contribution

Young people photo contributions

The golden thread in plans

Transfers- where are we? 66% EHCP –34% statements ( February) A total of 379 statutory EHCP have now been issued On average plans were sent out? days earlier than the 20 week deadline (14 weeks for 2014/15):33 days early Completed within 20 week deadline: 96%

Gathering Feedback

You had to explain the background again. Now it is all on one place Parent feedback Before this started, it used to get on top of me, having to tell everyone.’ You had to explain the background again. Now it is all on one place My Support Plan: ‘Because it's all their on paper, it is concrete. Before there was nothing to see.’

You had to explain the background again. Now it is all on one place Parent feedback Before this started, it used to on top of me, having to tell everyone.’ You had to explain the background again. Now it is all on one place My Support Plan: ‘Because it's all their on paper, it is concrete. Before there was nothing to see

Quotes from professionals The family centred and child centred nature of the MSPs and EHCPs is fantastic, and will I'm sure change the focus of how we make provision for children, and give parents ownership, break down barriers etc I am sure there will be lots more issues  as we trial the plans but my verdict is despite the workload they are definitely worth it, a huge improvement  and a much more holistic way of working with children. Thank you to everyone for their support so far.

My child taking part We can say we think they are feeling, when they are involved, they tell us. I got a lump when she brought home part one, as I didn't know she was thinking that. It makes you stronger as a parent as well. It makes you go more forward rather than hold back.’

Having a my support plan before the EHCP worked fantastically. It meant all the evidence for an EHCP was in one place and ensured everyone worked together which until the MSP was non existent. The plan gives a bigger picture covering both the child and the family. Parents have a bigger say. Everybody involved has a better understanding of child's life and needs

Feedback from families For me it was really straightforward and simple. Very easy. My friend went through the previous system and I thought it was going to be awful. This is the best meeting I have ever been to. All of the points of concern were covered: Dad I was worried it would be going over the past again and I was really pleased it was focusing on the future: Mum Just wanted to say that from a family point of view we think Lily’s plan is excellent. It so clearly shows Lily as an individual, her strengths as well as her needs. Her needs are clearly expressed and actions targeted against them, and they cover the areas that are important to her/us not just educational aspects. Although we still have a way to go in toileting the additional help the school put in to help with social skills mean that she now makes friends and is so much happier.

Just wanted to say that from a family point of view we think Lily’s plan is excellent. It so clearly shows Lily as an individual, her strengths as well as her needs. Her needs are clearly expressed and actions targeted against them, and they cover the areas that are important to her/us not just educational aspects. Although we still have a way to go in toileting the additional help the school put in to help with social skills mean that she now makes friends and is so much happier.

‘Since the plans everyone has listened- definitely’.’ Now if anyone asks, it is all in one place. Having everyone together they all know things. Everyone knows what is going on. ‘Since the plans everyone has listened- definitely’.’ Declan had a statement, it s what everyone else put down. We didn't have much part in it. Everything seems better. It is definitely better than before. Before we came home with a piece of paper with targets on.

Evidence requested from all working with the child / young person At least 7 weeks before the transfer review Parents / YP and professionals given 6 weeks to complete their sections 2 weeks before meeting Decision made by panel and parents informed within 28 days of the meeting Parents / YP have 15 days to respond 20 weeks School/setting inform LA of transfer review date in line with transition plan Evidence requested from all working with the child / young person LA write to & ring parent School/setting chair multi-agency review meeting SEN Designated Officer drafts and QA plan contents SENDO presents plan to EHC Panel SENDO rings family and setting with panel decision Draft plan sent to family / YP for signatures Final plan issued – right to appeal is explained