3. The SEND Reforms A Local Authority Perspective Julie Hicklin

4. Slide 4 Opportunities provided by the reforms 0-25 – more joined up for young people and families Co-production – voice of young people and families informing everything we do Focus on outcomes and Preparing for Adulthood Personalisation High needs funding as an ‘enabler’ Moving from dependence to independence

5. Slide 5 Challenges for LAs and partners The scale of change – and size of workforce Workforce development – culture change Timescales Commissioning to meet outcomes – individual and strategic Expectation of education to 25 Implications of young people’s right to make own decisions (Best Interests, Information Advice and Support etc)

6. Slide 6 Changes for LAs/colleges from September Transfers – LDAs – EHC plans by 1 st September 2016 New requests for EHC plans Consultation/naming process – 15 days Earlier assessments/offers - 31 st May Person centred reviews Local Offer Requests for personal budgets

7. Slide 7 Preparation for adulthood outcomes and key themes

8. Slide 8 How we are responding Planning live and working together for change ‘Good week’ Individualised programmes More Supported Internships and job coached work experience – including in schools to raise aspirations / develop skills Greater Manchester approach to high needs funding Person centred review and outcomes training

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10. Slide 10 Contact Julie Hicklin j.hicklin@manchester.gov.uk