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In this edition we are delighted to share with you the launch of the Shropshire SEND strategy. The refreshed 5-year strategy for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) aims to eradicate inequality and realise the collective aspiration of the Shropshire SEND community to live a life that others have come expect. We want…
‘"Shropshire children and young people with SEND to be healthy, happy and safe, and able to achieve their potential to lead a fulfilling life. We want them to have, and to expect, the same opportunities in life as other children and young people.’’
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Having gathered the views of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN), parent carers and key partners from across Shropshire, including our schools and colleges and health, care and education professionals, a collective vision for SEND in Shropshire has been agreed.
This Strategy outlines the priorities for SEND in Shropshire for the next 5 years. You can read the Strategy on the Local Offer.
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As easy read version of the strategy has also been produced for anyone who may find it easier to read and understand.
The easy read version uses pictures alongside simple text to make things easier, we encourage you to share this with children and young people to help them understand the strategy and the work which is taking place.
You can access the Easy Read version on the Local Offer.
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A podcast has also been produced for those who would prefer to hear about the strategy launch. This podcast discusses why the strategy is important to families who have a child or young person who has a Special Educational Need and/or Disability, what the strategy is for and does, and the key messages it contains.
You can find out more about the podcast on the SEND Local Offer and how to subscribe to the new monthly podcast, SEND in the Troops, from PACC.
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PACC have shared their thoughts on the launch of the strategy, reflecting on the journey undertaken by children, young people, parent carers and the wider SEND community in developing the strategy.
They write about how the strategy provides services across education, health and social care with a clear picture of what they should be working towards in terms of outcomes, and it creates a framework by which progress towards these outcomes can be measured. You can read more about this here.
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Karen Bradshaw Executive Director of Children’s Services at Shropshire Council has spoken about her delight at launching the SEND Strategy, and thanks all of those involved in developing it, especially children, young people and parent carers. Click to read Karen’s comments.
Tanya Miles, Executive Director Adult Social Care / Housing and Public Health at Shropshire Council has shared what the launch of the strategy means to her, and the vital roles services have in meeting the priorities within the strategy, making sure that SEND really is everyone’s business. Read Tanya’s comments here.
Claire Parker, Director of Partnerships for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, has written about how reducing health inequalities for children and young people is at the heart of the SEND strategy, making sure that everyone has access to high quality health care services which meet their particular needs.
Dr John Pepper, chair of NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG also comments how the approach of the SEND strategy integrates all aspects of each person’s care and support, embracing their needs and aspirations in a much more inclusive way. You can read more about the CCGs views here.
We are keen to hear your views on the strategy. If you have any comments, or questions, please email any feedback to local.offer@shropshire.gov.uk By providing us with feedback you are helping us to better understand the difference that we are making to the lives of children and young people with SEND and will inform our future action plan.
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