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Help set priorities for Staffordshire’s refreshed Special Educational Needs (SEND) and Alternative Provision strategy

Over the past few months, we’ve been listening to children, young people, parents, carers and professionals across Staffordshire. You’ve shared your experiences of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision, and we’ve summarised the key challenges you told us about.  

Now we want to check back with you – do these challenges feel right? Have we missed anything? Your feedback will help us shape the priorities for the refreshed SEND & Alternative Provision Strategy for 2026 and beyond. 

Please complete by the 8th August.

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Do these challenges reflect your experience?  

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Inconsistent or delayed support (e.g EHCP delays, long waits for diagnosis)
Poor communication between services and families
Lack of inclusive and flexible education environment
Limited access to mental health and therapeutic support
Insufficient training for staff on SEND and neurodiversity
Families feeling unsupported and overwhelmed
Poor transitions between school stages and into adulthood
Lack of suitable or timely alternative provision
Children and young people not being heard in decisions
Inconsistent early identification and support
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Which of these challenges do you think are the most important to address first? (choose top 3)

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