EHCP timeliness

December 8, 2025 Scrutiny Committee - Children and Families (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

... to address the urgent need for SEND reforms and improve EHCP timeliness, the committee resolved to urge the Executive to expedite recruitment, prioritize children in care and phase transfers, and advocate for the progression of the new special school while enhancing interim family support.

Full council record
Content

The Scrutiny Children and Families Committee
RESOLVED to convey to the Executive that:
 
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The Council should note the urgent need for SEND reforms.
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Executive Member should press for faster recruitment processes.
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The Committee supported prioritising children in care and phase
transfers.
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The Committee recommended lobbying for the new special school to
progress and improving interim support for families.
 

Supporting Documents

CF Scrutiny cover report - EHCP Timeliness - 081225.pdf
EHCP Timeliness - CF Scrutiny 081225.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date8 Dec 2025