Priority three - provide governance and support to our partners, prioritising the delivery of key partnership outcomes
We will work with partners to:
- improve outcomes for children, young people and young adults who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- promote effective safeguarding arrangements for children and vulnerable adults
- ensure that the significant structural changes in local NHS services deliver improved outcomes for local communities
- improve outcomes for local people through closer integration between health and social care services
SEND:
In the Dorset Council area there are 1,793 children and young people aged 0-19 with a statement of educational need (SEN) or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The gender split in Dorset is 74% male and 26% female.
However, census data shows a more even burden of long term illness and disability between males and females, particularly those aged 15 to 24 years.
Children and young people with a statement of SEN or EHCP tend to do less well academically than their peers across all phases of education. In Dorset, there are particular challenges at Key Stage 2.
In 2017, 16% of Dorset pupils with SEN support achieved the expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 21% nationally.
For those with a statement of SEN or EHC plan the Dorset figure was 7%, compared to 8% nationally. Research by the Department for Education (2011) states that disabled young people are less satisfied with their lives than their peers.
Our Vision:
Children and young people with SEND have confidence in the support they receive. We work together to give them the best chance to succeed; enjoy family life and go to school as close to home as possible.
We support them to maximise their potential at home, in early years, at school and at college and to prepare well for adulthood.
Our young adults with SEND have opportunities to work, live independently, participate in their community and live full, healthy lives.