Doncaster approved to transform support for young people with SEND

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

The Department for Education has approved Doncaster Council's three-year plan to reform support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The council said it would work towards providing 'better support, earlier and closer to home', which would include strengthening support in mainstream schools and increasing the number of specialist places.

The reform plan was developed following consultation with families, young people and parent and carer groups as well as input from schools, professionals and partners. Work will focus on recognising children's needs earlier, bringing services closer together and making it easier for families to understand what support is available and how to access it.

Doncaster councillor Susan Farmer, the council's cabinet member for children, young people and families, said: 'The support a child or young person with SEND receives can make a huge difference to their experience of education, their confidence and their opportunities in the future, and that's why this plan matters so much.' The news comes as part of wider SEND reform across England, which the government announced earlier this year in response to rising demand for support.

How it is being reported

• Green light for SEND reform in DoncasterDoncaster Council says it will work towards providing "better support, earlier and closer to home".BBC South Yorkshire · 19 Oct, 14:17
• Government gives green light for Doncaster plan to transform SEND supportThe plan forms part of a national programme of SEND reformDoncaster Free Press · 17 Oct, 17:00

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