Local SEND Reform Plan submission
June 15, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision In call-in window 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 Audit and Governance Committee received and noted the External Audit Plan for 2025/26 on 15 June 2026. The plan outlines the external audit activity and key audit risks for the 2025/26 financial statements. The findings of this audit will be reported back to the committee.
The Executive agreed to revise the Ward Member Empowerment Fund Policy and open it for a reduced allocation of £68,000 for a three-month period from 5 May 2026 to 4 August 2026. The Ward Member Empowerment Fund will be formally withdrawn after this period, and £68,000 will be allocated to devise and develop a Youth Empowerment Grant Scheme with the Youth Advisory Council, targeting a September 2026 launch.
The Executive approved delegated authority to the Executive Director of Children's Services, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Executive Member for Children, Education and Families, to approve, finalise, and submit the Local SEND Reform Plan and associated documentation to the Department for Education. This decision was made on 12 May 2026 to ensure timely submission by the national deadline of 19 June 2026.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 12 May 2026 |
| Originally due | 12 May 2026 |