Co-op Academies Trust - Secondary SEND Programme (2026/03/20A)
April 27, 2026 Strategic Director (Children and Education Services) (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Strategic Director (Children and Education Services) approved recommendations on 27/04/2026. An inclusion pilot will progress at three Manchester secondary schools, informed by the Government’s SEND reform plans. The pilot will identify operational models and success factors for meeting the needs of pupils with SEN in mainstream secondary schools.
Full council record
Purpose
Following a successful discovery phase with Coop Trust and in line with the white paper the LA will continue to pilot inclusion offers with the school and provide the appropriate funding to purchase resource.
Decision
Progress an inclusion pilot, informed by the Government’s SEND reform plans, at three Manchester secondary schools.
The pilot will identify the operational models and success factors required to meet the needs of pupils with SEN in mainstream secondary schools.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Effective from | 6 May 2026 |
| Lead officer | Amanda Corcoran |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |