Looked After Children with SEN and Disability: implications of new joint statutory guidance Andrew Fellowes, Assistant Director 2nd July 2015

Disabled children are nine times more likely to become looked after than non-disabled children. About a quarter of all looked after children are disabled. 2/3rds of LAC have SEN more likely to be voluntarily accommodated rather than subject to a care order Worse educational, behavioural and emotional outcomes than looked after children generally (no research re: health outcomes) Most common type of SEN is ‘behavioural, emotional and social difficulties’ What we know about our LAC children with SEND

“In most SCRs there will be at least one professional with a good understanding of the child and his/her development (HV, paediatrician, teacher, GP etc). If their information about (developmental) concerns had been known and understood, it could have helped to prompt action to protect the child sooner, or better.” Findings from recent Serious Case Study Review

The importance of the voice of children and young people and their families A focus on outcomes- “achieve the best possible educational and other outcomes” Joint working between LAs, health and social care including the integration of services in order to promote wellbeing 0-25 years age range SEN and disability Children and Families Act 2014: Key Principles

Joint commissioning arrangements – Set out process for general and Individual circumstances Local offer Follow requirements set out in SEND COP Harmony, coordination and integration of assessments, plans and reviews Promoting the health and well-being of LAC children What the guidance says about children with SEND

Joint Commissioning Arrangements Who has a role to play? CCG Lead Commissioner for children/ disabled children Local Authority Officer responsible for schools Designated Medical/Clinic al Officer Parent and Young People Representatives Local Authority Head of SEN and Disability SEN Reform Implementation Lead SEND Joint Commissioner Local Authority Officer responsible for Post-16 Provision NHS England Local Area Team Representati ve Local Authority Officer responsible for early years Director of Public Health Director of Adult Social Care Schools Forum Representative Youth Offending Team

EHC Assessment and Plans: Must be person centred and coordinated: focused on outcomes Specify provision across education, health and social care that must be provided The LA must seek advice on all aspects of a child’s health and development from the health service. CCGs must ensure that commissioned services are mobilised to participate in the development of EHC plans. Information about Personal budgets Education Health and Care Needs Assessments: Key facts A. Views, aspirations B. SEN needs C. Health needs D. Social care needs E. Outcomes F. SEN provision G. Health provision H. Social care provision I. Placement J. Personal budget. EHC plan checklist K. Advice and information

Participation of children and young people with SEND Health Assessments should take account of any particular needs Role of Virtual School Head ad Designated Teachers Young Offenders Transitions and Leaving Care What else do we need to consider?

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