Wolverhampton City Council is inviting residents to shape the city's approach to support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A six-week public consultation on the All Means All Inclusion Plan is now underway and closes on Sunday 8 November 2026.
The strategy has been developed by the city's SEND Partnership Board working alongside education providers, health and care services, voluntary organisations, parent carers, and children and young people themselves.
What the strategy aims to do
The All Means All Inclusion Plan sets out how the City of Wolverhampton Council and its partners will transform the local SEND system. Key priorities include earlier identification and intervention, stronger inclusion in mainstream school settings, and better access to specialist support.
The reforms are also designed to expand local provision and build capacity within mainstream schools, reducing reliance on high-cost independent and out-of-area placements.
A new 'Experts at Hand' model will provide quicker access to specialist advice and support, strengthening workforce skills and preventing needs from escalating unnecessarily.
The plan builds on the foundations of the city's All Means All Inclusion Charter, which previously brought partners together around a shared commitment to inclusion.
How to have your say
People can share their views through the council's Citizen Space Consultation Portal at https://consultation.wolverhampton.gov.uk/send/send-strategy-2027-2029/
A series of consultation workshops and engagement sessions will also take place throughout the consultation period. Information about these events, including dates and how to take part, can be found on the SEND Local Offer website at www.localofferwolves.co.uk/get-involved/consultation-events-and-engagement-opportunities
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "Every child and young person deserves to feel included, valued and supported to achieve their potential. The experiences and views of children, young people, families, schools, practitioners and community organisations are vital in helping the SEND Partnership Board get this right."