West Sussex and Brighton secure SEND funding and reform approval

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West Sussex County Council has secured £182.7m in Government funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

West Sussex County Council has secured £182.7m of Government funding to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The funding will help deliver better outcomes for those requiring support.

Brighton & Hove City Council's three-year SEND reform plan has been formally approved by the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care. The plan was developed in partnership with education, health and care services. Key priorities include earlier identification of needs, clearer information for families, and improved collaboration between services for individuals aged 0 to 25.

Councillor Emma Daniel, cabinet member for children, families and youth services in Brighton & Hove, said the plan would address families' experiences of "frustration waiting for support or navigating a system that can feel complex and difficult". The government's approval letter described the plan as meeting the "required threshold" and providing a "sound foundation for delivery". In the first year, the programme will focus on building capacity and establishing new services, workforce and partnerships.

West Sussex and Brighton secure SEND funding and reform approval — Image: The Argus

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Brighton & Hove’s three-year SEND reform plan approved by governmentA major plan to transform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been approved.The Argus · 16 Oct, 05:00
SEND funding of £180m secured by West Sussex County CouncilWest Sussex County Council has secured £182.7m of Government funding to help deliver better outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).Chichester Observer · 15 Oct, 15:45

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