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