Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval to create a SEND Family Hub within one of the Council’s existing Family Hubs.

Resolved:

                      i.         Approved the creation of a SEND Family Hub within one of the Council’s existing Family Hubs. With the greatest opportunity to deliver the SEND hub at the Clifton Family Hub.

Reason:    To strengthen The Council’s local offer to families in time and ensure a more coordinated response to developing complex need.

Councillor Lomas left the meeting of this item in accordance with her declaration of interest.

The Assistant Director of Education and Skills introduced the report and outlined the benefit of creating a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Family Hub. She confirmed that the hub would aim to bring together partners and provide a in person space to provide information and support to families.

The Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education highlighted the challenges of navigating the SEND system and welcomed the opportunity of a hub that would support families by bringing together partners and noted that he was pleased to see the Parent Carer Forums involvement.

Resolved:

                   i.        Approved the creation of a SEND Family Hub within one of the Council’s existing Family Hubs. With the greatest opportunity to deliver the SEND hub at the Clifton Family Hub.

Reason:    To strengthen The Council’s local offer to families in time and ensure a more coordinated response to developing complex need.