Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services updating members on the work with children and young people with SEND in the City of London.

A review of SEND in the CoL was undertaken in October/November 2016 by an

external consultant and recommendations were made on areas for improvement. A

further review took place by the same consultant in July/August 2017. The review in

July/August 2017 confirmed that:

· An updated SEND strategy and action plan is now in place

· Statutory requirements in respect of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans

for children with SEND are being met

· CoL had 100% performance in meeting timescale requirements to complete

assessments for EHC plans

· A SEND Programme Board had been established with wide partnership

engagement

· A Parent Forum had been established, and parent engagement is evident on

the SEND Programme Board

· The Local Offer for services for children and families was on track to be

launched in October

RESOLVED – that the report be noted.