Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Director, Education and Inclusion, and the Assistant Director, Adults

The Assistant Director, Adults, and the Assistant Director, Education and Inclusion, submitted a report (previously circulated) to provide an update on the responsibilities for the Local Authority in relation to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in preparation for adulthood.

The submitted report stated that the Care Act 2014 placed several duties on Local Authorities in England to ensure young people with care and support needs are well-prepared for adulthood. This included young people with disabilities or those who may need ongoing care as they transition from Children’s to Adult Services.

The submitted report summarised the key areas for preparing young people for adulthood and the key SEND duties of Local Authorities, both of which aimed to give young people a stable, supportive framework for moving into adult life, with a focus on well-being, independence, and meaningful community engagement.

Members entered into discussion on the process of reassessment and annual review and it was noted that there were a number of overdue adult reviews. Members were assured that a risk management approach had been adopted with those with the greatest need/complexity being reviewed first.

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.