Issue - meetings

The Panel considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Aspiration, Children and Lifelong Learning outlining performance with regards to Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessments.

The Cabinet Member, the Service Lead for Education and Early Help and SEND Service Manager were in attendance and, with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Panel discussed a number of points including:

·  The performance presented to the Panel was 2018 data.  EHC assessment performance had improved considerably since then and there was an expectation that for the remainder of 2019 90% of assessments would be completed within the statutory timescales.

·  Capacity issues had been a factor in the poor outcomes in 2018. 

·  The service benefitted from good working relationships with NHS Southampton City CCG and education partners.

·  The service was encouraging schools to be inclusive so that all schools took responsibility for outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities from their communities. 

RESOLVED that the Panel

  i.  Receive the end of year Education, Health and Care assessment performance figures when they were available; and 

  ii.  Be provided with anonymised case studies showing examples of completed EHC assessments.