1. Wirral SEN/D Picture

2. What Insight told us….Wirral Schools snapshot
Wirral has 51,019 pupils
123 schools
90 Primary schools
21 Secondary schools
12 Special schools
90% of Wirral schools are good or better
90% primary schools rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
76% of secondary schools rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
52% of pupils aged under 11 felt ‘caring for my family’ is the most important thing in their lives
70% of older pupils felt, ‘future career and jobs’ is the most important thing in their lives

3. What Insight told us… Parents told us…….
They believe that the ‘right’ school builds on pupils’ academic, social and emotional skills, gathers a diverse group of classmates and potential friends, and helps to prepare children for the world of work later on
Although they value academic achievement highly they are often more concerned about the safety and environment of the school
They value factors such as good discipline, the happiness of their child and good communication between home and school.
The reputation of a school is more important than academic achievement for many parents
They wanted help on ways to support their children emotionally as well as with the academic study
They want clear, specific and targeted information from schools

4. What Insight told us…
In Wirral 16.8% of pupils have a have a statutory plan of SEN (statement or EHC plan) or are receiving SEN support (previously school action and
school action plus) compared to the national average of 13.7%
3.0% of Wirral pupils have an EHCP compared to the national average of 2.7%
In Wirral 43.5% of children looked after are classified as SEN support, compared to 37.2% nationally
9.9% of looked after children in Wirral have a statement of SEN or EHCP,
compared to the national average of 33.2%
55.9 % of Wirral students with an EHCP placed attend maintained special schools compared to the national average of 32.1%

5. Key Stage 3 New Protocol for Excluded Pupils
Emslie Morgan Academy has a current place value of 80 pupils. This will increase to 100 from September 2017.
Currently operating at over 120 pupils.
This year has seen the highest number of Year 7 and Year 8 pupils in the school’s history.
There are currently 28 Year 7 and Year 8 pupils. It is not the right provision for pupils so young.
New protocol being introduced from September 17 to address these issues.

6. Key Stage 3 New Protocol for Excluded Pupils

7. Supporting Pupils with Mental Health / Behavioural Difficulties
In 2015/16 the exclusion rate for Wirral primary aged pupils
With a statement or EHCP was 4.01%
Graduated support 8.79%
Pupils with no SEN (0.2%)
The exclusion rate for children with SEND was significantly higher than the exclusion rate for pupils with no SEND

8. Supporting Pupils with Mental Health / Behavioural Difficulties
The Teacher Voice Omnibus, May 2014: Pupil Behaviour,
• Almost a quarter (23%) of teachers believed that behaviour wasn’t at least good;
• One in eight teachers did not feel well equipped to deal with student behaviour
• Half felt that appropriate training was not available in their school to deal with behaviour
• One in three (30%) felt they could not discuss behaviour problems with other members of staff;

9. Supporting Pupils with Mental Health / Behavioural Difficulties
Evidence from the government’s mental health review suggests early interventions, particularly with vulnerable people and young children can substantially improve lifetime health and wellbeing, preventing persistent mental illness and reducing the costs associated with the problem through ill health, lack of education/employment and criminal behaviour.

10. Supporting Pupils with Mental Health / Behavioural Difficulties
Proposals to have a School Intervention team working in conjunction with partners.
Team will consist of Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Specialist Teacher with masters level speciality in SEBD; Clinical psychologists and SEMH Therapists.

11. School leaders told us…….
What Insight told us…
14.6% of pupils with an EHCP attend an academy compared to the national average of 17.5%
9.6 % of pupils with an EHCP placed in maintained mainstream schools compared to the national average of 24%
School leaders told us…….
Major priorities were for pupils to achieve well and have improved outcomes
Main barriers to pupils doing well in school were identified
a) as issues in the home (56.3%)
b) low expectations from family (47.9%)
c) mental health issues of parents (39.6%)

12. Pupil groups identified as a priority for improvement
Pupils in receipt of free schools meals (81.6%)
Pupils with special educational needs/ disabilities (67.3%).
Children Looked After (23%)
Support to Improve Teaching and Learning
Schools working collaboratively (93.9%
Developing links with schools across Wirral (73.5%)
Teaching Schools (10%) Best Ways to Support Vulnerable Pupils
Early intervention / family support (55.5%) were highlighted as the best way to support vulnerable pupils
Services which were felt that could make the biggest impact were:-
Parenting support
Education psychology
Speech and language therapy
Advice and support from the Early Help team

13. Three Priorities
Ensure all Wirral’s children and young people attend schools which are judged as ‘good’ or better by Ofsted
Raise the aspiration of all children and young people, with a particular focus on Wirral’s most vulnerable pupils, so they are ready to learn, resilient to change and have the skills and confidence to lead successful lives
Ensure all Wirral’s children and young people are educated in the school which is right for them and which best meets their needs

14. What Did Progress 8 Data Tell Us Last Year
Overall
English
Maths
England – state funded schools (no SEN)
-0.03
-0.04
-0.02
Wirral (no SEN)
-0.01
-0.19
Mainstream Statement CYP
0.14
-0.79
-1.29
-0.68
Special School
-0.81
-0.65
Independent Special School
-1.69
-1.79
-1.59

15. How we are going to address the priorities collectively with partners
Build on recent success of improving the quality of schools in Wirral
Continue to develop collaboration between schools and maximise the benefit to Wirral’s children and young people
Facilitate opportunities for school leaders to identify and share best practice
Improve the attainment of our disadvantaged children, and encourage school leaders to address this issue in Wirral schools
Prioritise educational progress and attainment of our pupils who are looked after and those with child protection plans
Support pupils who have been excluded to access learning in an appropriate educational setting

16. How are we going to address the priorities collectively with partners
Work in partnership to ensure the needs of Wirral pupils are met in a modern and appropriate setting
Where appropriate, more children and young people with special educational needs will attend mainstream schools receiving a high quality education
Parents and carers will have access to the right information to help them decide which school will best meet their child’s educational needs