Wolverhampton City Council is inviting families, professionals and young people with experience of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to help shape the delivery of local services.
The All Means All Inclusion Plan is the city's programme for delivering the Government's national SEND reforms. The plan aims to improve outcomes by making it easier for children and young people with SEND and their families to access the right support earlier, closer to home and in a more joined-up way.
The plan was developed in partnership with education providers, health and care services, voluntary organisations, parent carers, children and young people, and Wolverhampton City Council.
Who Can Get Involved
As the programme moves into its delivery phase, partners are seeking input from those with lived experience of SEND and professionals working in the sector. Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said expertise is not required to participate.
"The national SEND reforms are focused on improving inclusion, providing earlier support, and helping services work better in partnership," Coogan said. "We want to hear from children and young people, families, education providers, health services, community organisations and professionals. Their experiences, ideas and feedback will help us design, test and improve the way support works across Wolverhampton."
Four Key Areas of Focus
The programme includes four workstreams: Strengthening Inclusion (improving inclusive practice, early identification and support); Access to Support (improving access to advice, expertise and specialist support); Inclusive Culture and Improvement (using data, evidence and lived experience to drive continuous improvement); and Co-Production (ensuring children, young people and families are central to decision-making and service development).
People interested in getting involved can visit the Delivering SEND reforms in Wolverhampton page for further information.
