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The letter is an externally verified statement of the SEND provision as it now exists and the 1000+ comments alongside those in the Annual SEND Survey, as well as the continuous dialogue that FACT reps have been engaged in over many years, have been instrumental in ensuring that the lived experience of families is clearly at its heart.There is no rating system for the SEND Inspection (in contrast to those for schools). Instead, the Inspection team identifies areas...

The inspection letter from Buckinghamshire's SEND Inspection is now live on the BC website home page https://buckinghamshire-gov-uk.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/10206738_-_Buckinghamshire_Council_-_80442_Final_-_Accessible.pdf https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/news/educational-needs-disabilities-inspection-the-results/ Representatives from FACT will be meeting with area leaders next week to consider how the Written Statement of Action will be addressed and We will post a fuller report following that meeting.

We have received this information from Carers Bucks about meetings to help shape carers support. The full information is here https://mailchi.mp/5c9afd56a5d9/have-your-say-help-shape-services-for-carers-revised-aylesbury-buckingham-dates?e=15752badb8 Please note that if you have already seen this some of the dates have been revised so make sure to check them.

The Network of Parent Carer Forums of the 19 Local Authority areas across the South East of England is seeking a motivated individual to provide a range of administration support to the Steering Committee and the Region’s representative to the National Network of Parent Carer Forums.This role requires flexibility and you will need to adapt to the changing requirements of the region; in particular with how meetings are held. The main responsibilities will be to organise the regional...

Buckinghamshire Council are training Young SEND Inspectors during the Easter Holiday and there are other opportunities too. SEND Young Inspectors aged 12-25 years Young Inspectors are trained to participate and review local group and activities. We have a bank of activities and groups ready to be inspected. Young people will receive Amazon vouchers for every inspection they do and an AQA accreditation. We have training coming up on Wednesday 20th April 10-12:30pm at Buckinghamshire County Offices, Aylesbury...

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...