WCC - Warwickshire SEND Needs Assessment - AWARD

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Warwickshire CC are seeking to commission a single provider produce a new Warwick-shire Needs Assessment for Children and Young People with Special Education Needs and Disabilities. The provider will work with local stakeholders to produce a new Needs Assessment for Children and Young People (age 0-25) with SEND in Warwickshire, in line with the SEND Code of Practice 2014 (specifically, Chapter 3). The Needs Assessment will present the following information: o National, legal and local context o The views of Warwickshire's children, young people, parents and carers (using existing information where this is available) o The current and future needs of Warwickshire's children and young people (age 0-25) with SEND, including prevalence and comparison with statistical neighbours, and consideration of equality and diversity o Current and forecast demand on the local offer of education, health and care services and settings over the short, medium and long-term o Recommendations for commissioners, including any identified gaps in provision or areas for development where services might be required to adapt to a changing pro-file of needs