Issue - meetings

Peter Nathan, Director of Education.

(SENT TO FOLLOW)

RECEIVED the presentation in respect of SEND Partnership Board, presented by Peter Nathan, Director of Education.

NOTED

1.    The SEND Partnership Board purpose and responsibilities were set out.

2.    SEND needs were very high in Enfield, and were rising each year.

3.    The SEND Partnership Strategy 2023-2027 was submitted for approval by Full Council on 12 October.

IN RESPONSE

4.    In response to queries regarding number of children with SEND / ECHPs increasing beyond levels seen in other London boroughs, it was advised this was no longer the case, following changes to the assessment process, alternative provisions, and preventative initiatives.

5.    It was confirmed that there was an aim was to create more local places for Enfield children.