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 Council would like to hear your views on the new policy for adult transport, especially if you already use Council-funded transport for adults or might do in the future or if you are a carer of someone who does. If someone is going to attend...
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...
The Care Act became law in England on 14th May 2014. It gives carers the same right to an assessment of needs and to services as the person they care for. To help you understand the Care Act Professor Luke Clements has written a helpful overview....
