1. Implementation of SEND Reforms SBC structure, strategic priorities, governance General overview of progress in Swindon Specific areas Organisation and Cultural Change, vision, outcomes framework Participation and engagement, co-production Deliverables Other aspects Research SEND Champions 1

2. Implementing the SEND Reforms Quality Performance Review Group SEND Strategic Board Work streams 1.Organisation and Cultural Change 2.Participation and Engagement 3. Deliverables Joint Consultative Group Swindon Borough Council Cabinet Scrutiny by Children’s Trust Board, Health and Wellbeing Board and Members’ Overview and Scrutiny Committee

3. 3 Strategic Priorities in Swindon One Swindon – Priority 4, Living independently, protected from harm and making a positive contribution – the reforms challenge education, health and social care colleagues to work more closely together Corporate Strategy – Priority 3, Together, find new ways to reduce vulnerability and improve health for all – the reforms challenge us to build a new relationship with families, coproduction, choice and control One Swindon – Priority 4, Living independently, protected from harm and making a positive contribution – the reforms challenge education, health and social care colleagues to work more closely together Corporate Strategy – Priority 3, Together, find new ways to reduce vulnerability and improve health for all – the reforms challenge us to build a new relationship with families, coproduction, choice and control

4. 4 Strategic Priorities in Swindon Corporate Business Plan - Outcome 10 Children and vulnerable adults are cared for in Swindon because the reforms require us to: Learn from the experience of children, young people with SEND, their families and practitioners to continuously improve practice Secure the organisation and cultural change needed to ensure that the reforms make a real impact on the life chances of children and young people with SEND. Corporate Business Plan - Outcome 10 Children and vulnerable adults are cared for in Swindon because the reforms require us to: Learn from the experience of children, young people with SEND, their families and practitioners to continuously improve practice Secure the organisation and cultural change needed to ensure that the reforms make a real impact on the life chances of children and young people with SEND.

5. 5 Strategic Priorities in Swindon Joint Commissioning Delivery Plan Priority 1. Every child and young person in Swindon has a healthy start to life, introduction of EHCP will help to ensure that children and young people with SEND and their families are active and empowered. Priority 3. Improved health outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable communities The reforms introduce new category of SEN, Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) Children, young people, families able to access information and advice through local offer and new SEND Information and Advice Service. Joint Commissioning Delivery Plan Priority 1. Every child and young person in Swindon has a healthy start to life, introduction of EHCP will help to ensure that children and young people with SEND and their families are active and empowered. Priority 3. Improved health outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable communities The reforms introduce new category of SEN, Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) Children, young people, families able to access information and advice through local offer and new SEND Information and Advice Service.

6. Work stream One – Organisation and Cultural Change Governance and Accountability Performance Management Joint Commissioning Co-production and person centred approaches Capacity building The SEND Reforms in Swindon …the journey so far

7. We want children and young people with SEND to be happy and successful in their early years, at school and at college, to achieve the best that they can, find employment and go on to live happy and fulfilled adult lives. We want children and young people with SEND and their families to have choice and control over their support to instil confidence and trust across the system. Shared Vision for a Better Future

8. Children and young people with SEND are as likely to enter full-time education, employment or training when they leave school as their peers Young adults with SEND for whom it is appropriate can secure appropriate living arrangements Wherever possible young adults with SEND are able to be financially independent Children with SEND are no more likely to be excluded from school, or placed in alternative provision than other children Measures of Success

9. Children, young people, parent carers and education providers consistently express confidence and trust in how we meet SEND in Swindon Very few parents and carers need to seek formal mediation or recourse to SEND tribunal Children with SEND make good or outstanding progress The attainment gap for children with SEND is lower than in most other areas Children with SEND have good attendance Measures of Success

10. 4 Population Level Outcomes – describe the impact the reforms are designed to have on the life chances of children, young people with SEND and their families 1.Children and young people with SEND and their families trust and have confidence in the support they receive 2.Children and young people with SEND have great life chances 3.Children and young people with SEND are happy and enjoy their education and social life 4.Young adults with SEND live happy and fulfilled lives Primary indicators for each outcome that: Say something of real importance about well-being and future life chances Represent areas in which children and young people with SEN consistently achieve disproportionately poor outcomes. Outcomes Framework

11. Work stream Two – Participation and Engagement Make a compelling case for change, generate enthusiasm and energy across the system Facilitate genuine partnership and co-production Engender and climate of confidence and trust Participation and engagement of parent/carers, children and young people Participation and engagement of the voluntary and community sector The SEND Reforms in Swindon …the journey so far

12. Work stream Three - Deliverables Co-ordinated assessment and planning, EHCP Local offer, co-produced with parent carers and young people Process for assigning personal budgets Mediation and dispute resolution The SEND Reforms in Swindon …the journey so far

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15. Evaluating the Local Offer We must annual collate feedback on the Local Offer, publish a summary and the Local Authority’s response How will feedback be gathered? Forum/method of engagementWho? Parent Carers ForumParents and carers STEPYoung people SEND ChampionsProfessionals and parents SEND Forums Professionals and parents, schools (inc. academies), Koalas, Special Tots, early years providers and SENCOs Health WatchChildren, families and public Parent PartnershipParents and carers Information, advice and support serviceChildren, families and public Independent SupportersChildren, families and public Complaints - SBC, CCGChildren, families and public Local Offer Working PartyProfessionals and parents Youth ForumYoung people Governors MeetingsSchool, FE Colleges and sixth form governors Management committees of pupil referral units and YOT and youth accommodation for detainees Independent specialist schools and colleges Health and Wellbeing BoardHealth and Wellbeing Strategic Leaders, including CCG and GWH NHS Foundation Trust Children's Trust Children’s Services Strategic Leaders SBC Staff including social care, transitions, housing and economic regeneration

16. Preparing for Adulthood/Transitions Preparing for Adulthood Workshops SEND Forum – 27 th March, STEAM Post 16 Review of Local Offer The SEND Reforms in Swindon …the journey so far

17. Development of the EHC plan & transition arrangements EHCP focus group, ongoing review of EHCP docs and process Revised conversion plan The SEND Reforms in Swindon …the journey so far

18. The Research. Aims: Understand the trends; Identify key drivers; Align: –Families’ perspectives –Practitioner insight; –Commissioner strategic awareness –Opportunities from the SEND reforms –Learning from other areas. Explore supply and demand-side solutions

19. Context Pressure on special school places; Managing Adult Demand; Assessment and analysis of demand for learning disability and older people services

20. Approach 1.Data research. 2.Workshop analysis. 3.Field work: –In-depth interviews with families; –Practitioner discussions; –Learning and interesting practice from other areas. 4.Reporting

21. SEND Champions – most extended to July15 Michaela Cunningham – education Jan Sayer - education Helen White – pupil voice Emma Waters - health Emily Kender - health Sophie Unsworth – post 16 Kate Higham – post 16 Karen Mace – parent carer voice Jo Reid – parent carer voice Joy Perkins – social care Jessica Mole – social care