The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) setting out the progress of the first year (financial year April 2016-March 2017) of the implementation plan of the strategy for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

Resolved:

1. That the progress and areas that require further improvement as indicated in the submitted report for the first year of “Working together to improve outcomes”, be noted.

2. That a full review of the provision for SEND area and refresh of the current strategy, with a view to presenting the updated version to Cabinet by the end of the current financial year, be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

To undertake a review of the SEND provision and refresh the strategy.

Other Options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor: Courtenay