Local Authorities, young people with additional needs and the LSC transfer : Better long term outcomes….

Why is the go What is React? learning? Funded by the DCSF, React is a small team based within the Local Government Association The team supports local authorities in building capacity to ensure the smooth transfer of commissioning & funding from the LSC

Children’s Services Integration Migration of responsibility of all services for children & young people to the DSCF and LAs and beyond Transfer of Connexions Transfer of LSC roles New roles for LAs / YPLA / ISPs

Tasks for LAs Commissioning provision for young people with additional needs in school sixth forms, colleges and from other providers – including additional learning support – > 19 ; > 25; discuss 25+ Seamless transition for those on school action / school action plus / or with statements Cross border tracking of those with more complex needs Integrate pre and post 16 assessment

Tasks for LAs Act as host commissioner for ISPs and other specialist providers Make placement decisions for those with most complex needs Manage transitions 11/14/16/18/21/25 > Focus on the long term outcomes Share and spread the cost through the children’s trust and adult services

Tasks for LAs Ensure access for young people with additional needs to the curriculum Challenge the idea that young people with additional needs can’t get work Reform Children’s Trust and Partnership Build on the expertise and skills on specialist providers, broadening their use Get ready for the RPA Unite SEN / LLDD worlds

Tasks for ISPs Build good links with your host LA Demand access to the children’s trust/ partnership – but how this happens will vary Engage in a broader discussion than traditionally held with the LSC Promote and develop your specialism Focus on best quality Reduce costs – shared services?

Tasks for the YPLA & LAs Ensure national coherence and equity, avoiding a post code lottery Rigorous focus on long term outcomes Develop a good relationship with SFA Performance management Fund and organise development and CPD Cost effective provision Join at the hip and keep it that way

And finally, for us all Be patient – this change will take time to sort Work together, providing solutions to a broader range of issues Challenge assumptions about achievement, raising aspiration Celebrate success and spread good practice Don’t ever let anyone divide responsibilities for vulnerable young people again