Issue details

Medway's Local Area SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Reform Plan

Summary
This report provides Cabinet with an overview of Medway's Local Area SEND Reform Plan, which has been approved by the Department for Education. The Plan sets out the strategic approach to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND through earlier intervention, greater inclusion and strengthened partnership working across education, health and care.

 

Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/10/2026

Decision due: 17 Nov 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Tracy Coombs, Portfolio Holder for Education tracy.coombs@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Lee-Anne Farach

Contact: Celia Buxton, Assistant Director, Education and SEND Email: celia.buxton@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331013.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Children and Young People