Purpose

To provide the Executive with an update on
progress that has been made on delivery the WSOA action plan since
the last Executive report in June 2023.

Decision

RESOLVED that
 

i.      
the progress made on implementing the SEND Written Statement of
Action to improve services to children and families and the
feedback from the DfE and NHS England since the end of June 2023 is
noted.
 

ii.    
the invitation from the DfE to participate in the Safety Valve
intervention programme 2024-25 for local authorities with high
Designated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits is noted.

Reasons for the decision

When the WSOA was produced it was agreed that the executive
would have updates on progress made on implementation of the plan,
following the DfE and NHS England reviews.

Alternative options considered

None