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The Government has published both a White Paper on Education (definitive plans) and a Green Paper (a statement of intention) on SEND reforms this week. A copy of the Green Paper can be found  https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/send-review-right-support-right-place-right-time and the Education White Paper can be found  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/opportunity-for-all-strong-schools-with-great-teachers-for-your-child These are very significant statements and ones which will alter the provision for all school age children and especially those with SEND.  There is a lot to absorb. FACT Bucks is a member...

Tuesday was another full of focus groups involving FACT representatives on key topics such as Early Identification & Intervention, Outcomes, SENDIAS and Joint Commissioning of support services and short breaks. In addition, it was also the time for the parent focus groups when those who have been active for FACT Bucks in the last two years and representatives of key parent support groups in the County, had a chance to tell their stories to the Inspectors.  These...

This morning it seemed slightly unreal that the Inspection which we have been planning for since 2016 was to take place. I thank all the Steering Group for their work last week and to the reps who have offered to take part in the parent groups and the focus groups this week. Thanks also to parents who have completed the OFSTED survey and/or submitted lived experience evidence to the Inspection Team..... If you have not yet completed the...

Since we were told on Monday that the SEND Inspection is to happen next week, we have been putting into action our planned response. You can find the full details of our actions to date on the link with the links to the survey and email address to email the inspector directly. Inspection Update 1 Remember we have waited 6 years for this Inspection and the next external review of SEND provision may not come until 2028, so...

We have been waiting for this since 2016 but yesterday we finally received confirmation that Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will inspect the health, social care and education services for children and young people with SEND in Buckinghamshire between Monday 7th March and Friday 11th March. The main aim of the inspection is to evaluate how effectively Buckinghamshire Council, the local NHS and local schools: • identify the needs of children and young people with SEND...

Here is our 2022 SEND Survey for parents to get parent's views on the provision in Buckinghamshire. The closing date is 28th February. 2022 Buckinghamshire SEND Survey final

20220208 Flyer - Health       All children and young people will need the health service as some stage. However, for many children or young people with additional needs and/or disabilities that will be significantly more and so it is vital that parents and carers to have an understanding of how the health service works and where to go for the best support when needed. To know more join us for our next webinar on 8th...

Just a reminder that this webinar is next week on Wednesday 12th January 2022 We have made the decision to postpone this webinar until January due to everyone being busy before Christmas. People who have booked will have their bookings transferred to the new date. Please see the flyer below 20220112 Flyer -Parents Communicating Confidently