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The Steering Committee would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. While we appreciate that this year is very different for everyone we hope that you have a quiet and peaceful time.

OFSTED and CQC have published their findings from the recent series of visits they have made to some local authorities following the conclusion of the first national lockdown for COVID 19. Bucks was not one of the authorities chosen to be visited. However, the findings are in line with the feedback we have received and we will be discussing it with Local Area leads as a benchmark for the continued conversations about SEND Improvement as well as...

Bucks SEND IAS Service will be launching a new live web chat service from Monday 21 September 2020 that will be accessible via their website. Webchat service There will be one adviser available for each 2-hour session (term time only): • Mondays from 1pm to 3pm and • Fridays from 10am to 12 midday. Please have any relevant supporting documentation in electronic format available to share via the chat. Contacting SENDIAS • For general information, we advise...

We have attached some notes and letters from the regional NNPCF here for information. Meeting with DfE perm sec 20201013 Meeting with Vicky Ford 20200922 Return to school feedback 20200917

The Annual Meeting of FACT Bucks took place online on Thursday 15th October at 10.30am. There was a presentation on work undertaken and plans for the year ahead, along with a report on the finances of the charity. The financial statement and minutes from the 2019 AGM are attached and we hope to add a video of the proceedings soon. 20191128 minutes of AGM - Final 2019 20 Annual Report and Financial Statement FInal ...

Buckinghamshire Council are working with People Too on the design of the offer for Young People with SEND. The aim is to provide a support service which deals with all issues relating to Preparing for Adulthood from age 14 onwards. It will also provide a smooth transition for those who will move from Children to Adult Social Care. People Too are inviting parents and carers with young people in their families over the age of 14, with...

**NEWSFLASH** SEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES - EXPIRY OF S42 MODIFICATION NOTICE Dear Colleague, We would like to inform you that the notice modifying the duty on local authorities to secure or arrange the special educational and health care provision specified in children and young people’s EHC plans will expire today(31/.7/2020). This follows the Secretary of State’s announcement on 2 July that, unless the evidence changes, we will not be issuing further national notices to modify this duty. Our...

COVID 19 SEND FAMILIES WELL BEING SURVEY 2 In May, FACT and SENDIAS together surveyed families to understand how families were experiencing support at that time; what was working well that could be replicated; and areas where more support may be needed. We had more than 1100 responses providing a very meaningful snapshot of the well-being of our SEND families across the spectrum – with Plans and without - along with considerable numbers of insightful comments. With...