RESOLVED:

That the publication in March 2020 of the Merton’s Strategy for meeting the needs of children and young people with SEN and/ or disabilities age 0-25 (2020-23). ‘The Merton SEND Strategy’ – Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services presented the report which set out the approach of the Council and its partners to delivering services for children and young people with special educational needs.  She outlined the aspirations and outcomes which were in line with those in the Children and Young People Plan.  She thanked the Cabinet Member for Schools and Adult Education and the officers involved for their hard work in developing the strategy.

The Cabinet Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Community Safety welcomed the partnership approach set out in the report in this important area.

RESOLVED:

That the publication in March 2020 of the Merton’s Strategy for meeting the needs of children and young people with SEN and/ or disabilities age 0-25 (2020-23). ‘The Merton SEND Strategy’ – Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report be approved.