Children With Additional Needs Network Chair Emma Lambert

Focus of the Inspection Inspectors will consider how effectively the local area identifies, meets the needs of and improves the outcomes of the wide range of different groups of children and young people who have SEND The inspection will focus on the contribution of education, social care and health services to children and young people with SEND but will also consider other specialist services.

SEND Inspection Update Ofsted and Care Quality Commission conducted their Sefton SEND Inspection in November 2016 The inspection highlighted Sefton’s strengths and area’s for improvement Sefton are required to submit a written statement of action due to significant area’s of weakness in the Local Authorities practice. Explain how changed in legislation have meant that LA’s now have new duties in relation to SEND

Significant Area’s of Weakness The poor progress made from starting points by pupils with a statement of special educational need or EHCP at key stage 2 and 4 The poor operational oversight of the DCO across health services in supporting children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and their families The lack of awareness and understanding of health professionals in terms of their responsibilities and contribution EHCP’s The weakness of co-production with parents, and more generally in communications with parents The weakness of Joint Commissioning in ensuring that there are adequate services to meet local demand.

Written Statement of Action Sefton have been given 70 days to produce and submit a written statement of action to Ofsted that explains how the local area will tackle the significant areas of weakness

Communication and Co-production NHS England - Co-production is a way of working that involves people who use health and care services, carers and communities in equal partnership; and which engages groups of people at the earliest stages of service design, development and evaluation. Co-production acknowledges that people with ‘lived experience’ of a particular condition are often best placed to advise on what support and services will make a positive difference to their lives. Done well, co-production helps to ground discussions in reality, and to maintain a person-centred perspective. Co-production is part of a range of approaches that includes  citizen involvement, participation, engagement and consultation. It is a cornerstone of self-care, of person-centred care and of health-coaching approaches.

Involving Young people Sefton SEN and Inclusion Service

Communication and Co-production Group Task