I think this is really, really good. It helps us get the parental engagement we need and sets us up to get the right outcomes for children. Assistant Director of Education, SEND and Commissioning
OUTCOMES
Improved outcomes One third of children, beyond early years, who would have been supported in specialist setting are now successfully supported in mainstream education. In the 2023/24 academic year, 44 early years children are now better supported in mainstream settings instead of specialist services, compared to baseline projections. 5-week reduction in the average time to complete needs assessments compared to the 2022 baseline. 66% increase in the amount of Y6 phase transfers done before the deadline this year compared to last, up to 218 from 131 in 2023/24.
Improved system collaboration 94% of the surveyed SENA staff agreed that changes in their ways of working will lead to long-term benefits. In the first six-months alone, the Inclusive Practice Toolkit was viewed 4,500 times – indicating that it is a key resource used by partners across the system. In the first two-academic terms post launch, 17 schools or trusts went through the setting-specific planning process, with more keen to follow. Improved financial resilience By increasing the number of children receiving their ideal and most inclusive setting, the programme has resulted in over £21.7m of annualised financial benefit.
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