Topic: Children & Young People's Services
West Sussex County Council
Getting the right people around the table is crucial for improving services for children and young people with SEND. Find out how West Sussex County Council’s scrutiny committee has been working closely with partners, tackling delays in EHCPs and keeping communication clear with families.
Scrutiny of SEND – a practice guide
This guide brings together shared insights collected at a learning event; from councils, practitioners, and partners on what effective SEND scrutiny looks like in practice. It is designed to support scrutiny members, officers and key partners including health and education, to approach this work with confidence, clarity, and a strong focus on impact.
Essex County Council
Essex County Council used scrutiny to look closely at SEND services, bringing in the views of families, checking how well partners work together, and pushing for clearer action to improve support.
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Read how Cheshire West and Chester Council involved families and local services in scrutiny of SEND, resulting in clear, robust actions to improve support and communication.
North Somerset
This case study shows how councillor-led scrutiny in North Somerset helped cut agency staff in children’s social care from 40% to 20%, improving continuity and boosting Ofsted ratings.
London Borough of Barnet
Discover how a newly appointed Governance Officer built scrutiny and governance skills through taking on the challenge of managing Barnet Council’s Youth Homelessness Task and Finish Group.