SEN and Disability Green Paper - An Update

It is interesting to see how the proposals are evolving and changing over time.  Which is why we touch on the Green Paper regularly through the ASEND Advisor networking meetings.

Here is a brief checklist of the changes proposed:

• o   Local authorities will be jointly commissioning across Education, Health and Social Care to provide more holistic responses to needs.
• o   Each local authority will publish a local offer of services for SEN and disabled pupils.
• o   The assessment process will be streamlined and more actively involve young people and families.
• o   Statements will be replaced by a new 0-25 years Education, Health and Care Plan.
• o   Families and young people with a plan may get a Personal Budget.
• o   There will be statutory protection for young people aged 16-25 years who are in Further Education.
• o   Academies, Free Schools, FE and Sixth Form Colleges will have the same SEN duties as maintained schools.

The plan is to implement the changes in September 2014, and we are in the midst of the legislative process now. 

ASEND Advisors can help schools to review current practices and identify areas for development.  It is helpful for all staff to know the key points in the Green Paper – developed to address weaknesses in the current arrangements for SEN pupils. 

If you would like a speaker on the Green Paper to come along to an INSET day or Staff Meeting, then contact office@asend.co.uk