Six South East London clinical commissioning groups have been working on a five year strategy to improve healthcare provision. This was formerly called the SEL Strategy Programme and has been renamed Our Healthier South East London. Follow the link to see an overview of current...
Some of you may have seen the Ofsted Consultation on the proposals about “Better Inspection for All” proposing new methodologies for inspecting schools. The NNPCF Steering Group decided it was essential to respond to this but it was not in time to seek views via the...
We are pleased to inform you that the Minister has confirmed that the Parent Carer Participation grant will be available for forums for 2015/16 at the same amount as this year - £15,000. This is great news for forums and a recognition from the Department about...
Read here a press notice recently issued: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/317-million-boost-for-life-changing-send-reforms. Highlights are; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-implementation-grant-allocations-by-local-authority https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-reforms-study-of-local-areas-readiness. On this basis, the Minister has asked Ofsted, CQC and LA officers to inspect local authorities’ delivery of the reforms. Two easy read guides to the SEND reforms for both parents and young people https://www.mencap.org.uk/blog/our-new-easy-read-guides-special-educational-needs). Dedicated Schools...
Here are links to the latest published guidance and briefings: Review of EHC plans DfE have undertaken a review of EHC plans and templates, including the use of outcomes. This short letter sets out some of the key findings, it can be accessed here. A more detailed...
The government is seeking views on proposed new statutory guidance to support the implementation of ‘Think Autism’, the update to the 2010 adult autism strategy. The consultation looks at issues including staff training, identification and diagnosis of autism in adults and the planning of services, preventative...
