What is your experience of SEND provision in Halton?

News - 7 November 2022

It has been eight years since the Children and Families Act 2014 introduced significant changes to the delivery of education, health and social care services to children and young people (aged 0–25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

A joint Care Quality Commission/Ofsted inspection of Halton’s SEND provision in March 2017, whilst highlighting examples of good practice and improvement, identified areas for development, setting out specific areas for improvement.

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During this time, parents, carers, children and young people needing assessment and additional support in Halton have reported frustration at the pace of change, including strategic responses and service re-design, and have expressed concerns about the impact that this has had on their wellbeing – above and beyond the day-to-day challenges which they face.
 
 

Healthwatch Halton wants to hear your views and experiences of Halton’s SEND provision. If you could spare 5-10 minutes to complete the survey in the link below, it would be much appreciated, you’ll also have the opportunity to enter a free prize draw for a £25 gift voucher by completing the survey.
 

Take part in the survey now 

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