SEND Review - Impower

Tender description

We are due an Ofsted / CQC inspection visit imminently, the most recent being in 2017. A new inspection framework has been developed nationally and we are likely to be first in line for inspection under this new protocol. Cornwall Council (CC) has been facing rising demand and cost across SEND and High Needs. Whilst current demand is low compared to statistical neighbours, and the budget deficit is also relatively low, it is recognised that this is increasing at an exponential rate. This work will provide the Council with: • A clearer understanding of demand, cost and outcomes across the child’s journey. • An understanding of where needs can be seen and met earlier, outcomes improved and demand re-balanced over time to create a sustainable high needs system. • A trajectory model illustrating the range of financial benefits as a result of scaling the outcomes improvements identified and evidenced. • A shared view across partners of the ambition for children and young people with SEND in Cornwall. • An understanding of staff perspectives and the first steps in changing the culture in teams. • A report which clearly sets out the findings of workstreams 1-4 (details below), includes a set of opportunities to improve the service, and contains recommendations to help seize these opportunities. • A set of evidence about the impact of the chosen interventions