Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help.

Decision of the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help

That the revised Dorset Strategy for children and young people (CYP) with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the accompanying High Needs Block Management Strategy, be noted and approved

Reason for the decision

Dorset Council’s SEND strategy had been updated to reflect the significant progress and changes in Dorset’s SEND services over the last three years.

The previous strategy which was launched in 2018 is due to expire and as a Council it is the right time to refresh this in light of the significant progress that has been made with our partners.

Executive Decision - Dorset SEND Strategy 2021- 2024 - Dorset Council

The Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help set out the refreshed strategy for Dorset’s SEND services and the accompanying High Needs Block Management Strategy.

Cabinet members supported the recommendation and indicated that they were “minded to support” the proposal to adopt the strategy.

Decision of the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help

That the revised Dorset Strategy for children and young people (CYP) with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the accompanying High Needs Block Management Strategy, be noted and approved.

Reason for the decision

Dorset Council’s SEND strategy had been updated to reflect the significant progress and changes in Dorset’s SEND services over the last three years.

The previous strategy which was launched in 2018 is due to expire and as a Council it is the right time to refresh this in light of the significant progress that has been made with our partners.

Executive Decision - Dorset SEND Strategy 2021- 2024 - Dorset Council