Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Children’s Services.

The report provides details relating to the governance arrangements, the SEND RAG ratings, the priority areas, an overview of risk and the next steps.

The Board is asked to comment and note the report.

Officer contact: Sally Roy, sally.roy@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Children’s Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the governance arrangements, the SEND RAG ratings, the priority areas, an overview of risk and the next steps fort he SEND Improvement Journey.

The following comments were made/issues raised: -

·         The Board commended the work that had been done for the SEND community.

·         It was stated that the information presented was a reflection on conversations previously held to tackle the huge health inequalities across Stockport.

·         It was noted that there had been positive feedback regarding the changes and improvement from a service user.

·         It was commented that there was a lot of work going on in the background and the team were working hard to deliver the proposed programme.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Children’s Services.

The report provides details relating to the governance arrangements, the SEND RAG ratings, the priority areas, an overview of risk and the next steps.

The Board is asked to comment and note the report.

Officer contact: Sally Roy, sally.roy@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Children’s Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details relating to the governance arrangements, the SEND RAG ratings, the priority areas, an overview of risk and the next steps.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Following the SEND Inspection held in September 2018, there were a number of written actions including the establishment of various Boards for SEND Improvements to action.

·         Another inspection/revisit to Stockport was due from May 2021 onwards, but there have been monitoring visits by the DfE.

RESOLVED – That the report and presentation be noted.