The Disability Oversight Panel met to consider an update on the implementation of their special educational needs and disability strategy.

Special Educational Needs and Disability Strategy

The panel was scheduled to receive a report on the implementation of Camden Council's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2022-2027.

The report, by the Director of Education Commissioning & Inclusion, notes rising numbers of children with SEND, and describes Camden's approach to supporting children with SEND and their families.

Nationally and locally, we are seeing increases in the number and complexity of the population of children with SEND. Funding is set nationally and local authorities across the country are struggling to meet needs within the budget provided.

The report summarises the support available, and details the strengths of the local system. It describes the challenges faced, and lays out a plan for improvement.