Councillor Amanda Jupp

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2026 - 2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 10.30 am - March 10, 2026

Over the last year, West Sussex County Council have been developing a new SEND Strategy (2026-2030), to support the SEND Area Partnership (parent carers, young people and education, health and social care), in achieving its collective vision of ‘Creating a bright and inclusive future for all children and young people with SEND in West Sussex’.   The Strategy has been developed following extensive engagement including partnership workshops, a public consultation, Task and Finish Groups and a dedicated co-production working group. The feedback gathered from this engagement has been taken into account in shaping the final strategy document   The Cabinet will be asked to endorse adoption of the SEND Strategy. 

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Performance and Resources Report - Quarter 3 2025/26 - CAB14 (25/26)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 10.30 am - March 10, 2026

The Performance and Resources Report (PRR) details the Council’s position in relation to revenue and capital spending, budget planning, workforce projections, performance and risk management by portfolio against the County Council’s priorities.  The Leader, Cabinet Member for Finance & Property, or Cabinet will be recommended to approve the PRR and any decisions required in relation to budget (revenue or capital), resources and performance management.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Community Risk Management Plan 2026-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 10.30 am - March 10, 2026

The Fire and Rescue National Framework for England (2018) requires all Fire and Rescue Authorities to produce a Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) that covers at least a 3-year period.   West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) are now in the fourth and final year of our existing 2022 - 2026 CRMP and have developed a new CRMP covering the period of 2026 - 2030.   During the planning process, we consider our community risks, using a range of sophisticated analytical tools to identify where incidents might happen, when they might occur and how serious they could be. Using this data alongside historical information about demand allows us to identify options to better target our resources, including firefighters and appliances, more effectively, resulting in a better balance of prevention, protection and response activities.   This plan then clearly communicates this to the public, reinforcing the services commitment to our communities.   The Cabinet is recommended to endorse the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Community Risk Management Plan for 2026 - 2030 on behalf of the County Council.  

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Review and Appointments to Outside Bodies

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 10.30 am - March 10, 2026

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Adult Social Care Strategy (2022-25) Refresh

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 10.30 am - March 10, 2026

A refresh of the Adult Social Care Strategy – ‘the life you want to lead’ has been developed based on the priorities that were previously developed from what people told us was important to them. The refreshed strategy will:  ·       Reflect the voices of  people who draw on social care and their family and friend carers, as well as staff, providers and partners. ·       Set out the updated overarching strategic approach and priorities for Adults’ Services    ·       Act as a framework to plan how the County Council will invest its adult social care budget going forward.    The refresh has engaged residents, County Council staff, customers, carers, providers and other partners, to ensure their voices are at the heart of the future of adult social care in West Sussex.   Cabinet will be asked to endorse the refreshed strategy.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)