Ofsted Report
Irvana Davies • Jul 12, 2023
Ofsted and CQC carried out an inspection of Southend SEND
Your voices were shared directly with Inspectors through the survey that was completed prior to the inspection. We are really pleased that so many SEND families responded to ensure their views and experiences were heard and considered.
The report has now been published, and the result is an Inconsistent outcome.
The Inspectors found that the experiences of children and young people with SEND in Southend-on-Sea can be very varied. The report reflects the experiences and feedback we have received from our families. We acknowledge that the Local Authority and Health services have implemented changes and improvements to the SEND systems, for example the recent redevelopments at the Lighthouse Child Development Centre, however too often our children’s and young people’s needs are not met in a timely manner.
We will continue to represent SEND families voices in Southend, to ensure that the necessary changes are implemented to best meet the needs of our children and young people.
To find out more about how you can get involved and ensure your families voice is heard, please complete our membership form:
https://www.southendsendindependentforum.co.uk/join-us
If you wish to read the full report it can be found on the Ofsted website: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219405
SSIF invite PC's (Parent Carers) of Children with SEND to their second Seminar this year.
Do you have questions or concerns around SEND? Join us at SAVS, Alexandra Street for our friendly monthly coffee morning where we will be able to help.
National Network of Parent Carers (NNPCF) issue their Annual Report for 2022/23.
Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF) invite parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to their first seminar of the year.
‘Early identification of SEND in schools and the support that is on offer’ is part of a series of valuable and informative events for parent carers that will run throughout the year.
About the event
This seminar is aimed at parent carers who are at their start of their SEND journey and who are looking for answers and support.
We have invited a panel of professionals from the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Team, Health and Social Care, who will talk about SEND identification and support in schools, when an education health and care needs assessment (EHCNA) is needed, and bust some common myths.
We will be asking parent carers to submit any questions for the panel in advance, by email, by midnight on Wednesday 21st February 2024. There will also be an opportunity for people to participate in our co-produc
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