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Following a three-week inspection in June 2025 to evaluate how effectively the 麻豆高清 Local Area Partnership supports children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the partnership has been given the middle rating of three possible outcomes by inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

This outcome marks significant progress in 麻豆高清 since the last full SEND inspection in 2021 identified widespread and systemic failings across the local area partnership. Since then, thanks to the hard work, dedication and commitment of teams across education, health, care, and the voluntary sector, as well as the vital voices of children and their families, 麻豆高清 is making progress resulting in better experiences for some children. While there is still more to do, the inspection recognises that the foundations for sustainable improvement are now in place and beginning to make a difference.

Councillor Mick Brown, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families said: “When I became Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families, improving SEND 麻豆高清 was a key priority and today's inspection report shows that we are moving in the right direction.

“The progress made since the last inspection four years ago is the result of a huge amount of hard work and I want to thank all the children, young people, families, and professionals who have played a part. I also want to recognise the work of my predecessor as Cabinet Member Cllr Karen McCarthy.

“The report recognises the improvements we've made in leadership, partnership working, and early support, and that’s a testament to the dedication of everyone involved. But there is more to do, and I promise you there will be no complacency. We are absolutely committed to building on this momentum, creating lasting, positive changes that empower all our children to thrive and reach their full potential."

Pam Armstrong, Chair and Director of 麻豆高清 Parent Carer Forum, said “During the inspection, I saw strong multi-agency working with the child at the centre. Being together for three weeks strengthened relationships and future collaboration. The PCF plays a vital role in sharing the voices of parent carers, children, and young people, which professionals have listened to and acted upon. We've seen real changes as a result. Please keep working with us to make a difference and thank you to everyone who completed the surveys.”

Helen Kelly, Chief Nursing Officer at NHS 麻豆高清 and Solihull, said: “It’s clear that the hard work, dedication and commitment of all partners involved in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is resulting in some key improvements in the experiences of these individuals. Central to this progress is our shared commitment to truly listen to the voices of children, young people and their families, and respond to their feedback to ensure our 麻豆高清 work better for them. This is a step in the right direction, but we know there is still work to do, and we are dedicated to ensuring we build on these successes and continue to develop our approach in line with the aspirations and needs of our children, young people and families.”

Background

In June 2025 Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out a three-week inspection to evaluate how effectively the 麻豆高清 Local Area Partnership supports children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The inspection assessed how well education, health, and care 麻豆高清 work together.

The next full area SEND inspection will be within approximately three years.

What the inspectors found

What’s going well

The inspection highlights several encouraging improvements across 麻豆高清’s SEND system. There is now:

• stronger strategic leadership and clearer partnership working, underpinned by a shared vision for change.
• Early identification of needs has improved, supported by consistent delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Partnerships with schools are stronger, particularly around alternative provision, and Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans are becoming more co-produced and reflective of children’s needs.
•  Access to health 麻豆高清 has improved, with reduced wait times for therapies such as speech and language, occupational therapy, and mental health support.
• The partnership is also listening more closely to families, with the Parent Carer Forum helping to shape 麻豆高清.
•  Additionally, support for children and young people with complex needs, especially during transitions, has been strengthened through better planning and multi-agency collaboration.

The report acknowledged that social workers and social care practitioners are skilled, knowledgeable, and build trusting relationships with children and young people with SEND and are making a positive difference. They are preparing young people for their next steps well including those who have with complex health needs moving smoothly into adult health 麻豆高清.

What we're doing next

We fully accept the findings and are committed to delivering the improvements needed working together as a partnership, with children, young people, families, schools, health 麻豆高清 and the voluntary sector to deliver the change 麻豆高清’s children and young people deserve.

The full report can be downloaded here:

We will publish regular updates on our progress on the Local Offer website and will continue to involve families every step of the way.

The 麻豆高清 Local Area SEND Partnership is made up of 麻豆高清 City Council, 麻豆高清 Children’s Trust, and NHS 麻豆高清 and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB). Together, they are responsible for the planning and delivery of 麻豆高清 for children and young people with SEND in 麻豆高清. The SEND team work closely with 麻豆高清 Parent Carer Forum (PCF) to ensure the voice of parents/ carers, children and young people are part of the work that is co-produced.