Government approves SEND reform plan for Hampshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 12:13 · Archive

The government has approved a three-year plan to transform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in Hampshire.

The government has approved a major three-year plan to reform support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Hampshire. The scheme, called The Future of SEND in Hampshire, aims to deliver earlier and more joined-up support across education, health and social care, with system-wide changes to be fully embedded by 2029. It was developed by the SEND Local Area Partnership, which includes Hampshire County Council, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, parent and carer forums, education settings and voluntary organisations.

Councillor Juliet Henderson, cabinet lead member for children's services at Hampshire County Council, said: 'We know that many families want support to be easier to access, better joined up across services, and available earlier when concerns first arise.' She added that the plan represents 'our long-term commitment to work collaboratively with families, schools, colleges, health services and community partners to build a system where every child gets the right support at the right time'.

The scheme was named by the SEND Youth Forum, which helps give children and young people a direct say in shaping the services that affect them. With government approval now secured, work has begun on implementing the proposed changes across the county.

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Government approves major Hampshire plan to improve SEND supportThe scheme, called The Future of SEND in Hampshire, outlines how government SEND reforms will be delivered in the county.Basingstoke Gazette · 11 Oct, 12:00
Government gives go ahead for major plan to transform SEND support in HampshireThe scheme, called The Future of SEND in Hampshire, outlines how government SEND reforms will be delivered in the county.Romsey Advertiser · 9 Oct, 16:12

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