Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision Strategy Refresh

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Staffordshire currently has a joint strategy for Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The strategy is joint between Staffordshire County Council and the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The strategy sets out priorities to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND and their families and is due to be refreshed for the next 5 years.

It’s important that those affected by the strategy have the opportunity to shape it. We’re listening to children, young people, parents, carers and professionals. Their feedback will be used to develop the strategy for the years ahead.

There are three ways people can get involved:

  • Survey for children and young people

  • Attend a community conversation

  • Post an online note

All feedback will help to develop a strategy that builds on progress already made and sets out Staffordshire’s local response to national policy and funding challenges.

Survey for children and young people

The voice of children and young people in Staffordshire will be at the heart of the new strategy.

A survey will be open from 2 June until 4 July to give children and young people chance to share their thoughts and ideas about how support for those with SEND can be improved.

We’re working with schools and colleges and encouraging as many children and young people as possible to take part. Their views will shape a strategy that reflects their needs and experiences. The online version can be completed in the links below.

Community conversations

Parents and carers of children with SEND, and professionals working with children are invited to attend a community conversation event about SEND and Alternative Provision in Staffordshire.

Four events are taking place in June to bring people together and explore what is working well and priorities for the future.

At the events, we’ll be using a coproduction game, called ‘Whose Shoes?’ to explore different perspectives, share experiences, and identify solutions and best practice.

Feedback from the sessions will be used to create the new strategy.

We welcome all stakeholders across the local area partnership, including:

  • parents and carers
  • young people aged 16 years and over with lived experience
  • professionals from health, education, and social care

You can book your place at one of the in-person events using the links below.

Digital post it note

You can share your experiences, thoughts and ideas using our digital post it note.

Posts can be made anonymously.

Staffordshire currently has a joint strategy for Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The strategy is joint between Staffordshire County Council and the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The strategy sets out priorities to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND and their families and is due to be refreshed for the next 5 years.

It’s important that those affected by the strategy have the opportunity to shape it. We’re listening to children, young people, parents, carers and professionals. Their feedback will be used to develop the strategy for the years ahead.

There are three ways people can get involved:

  • Survey for children and young people

  • Attend a community conversation

  • Post an online note

All feedback will help to develop a strategy that builds on progress already made and sets out Staffordshire’s local response to national policy and funding challenges.

Survey for children and young people

The voice of children and young people in Staffordshire will be at the heart of the new strategy.

A survey will be open from 2 June until 4 July to give children and young people chance to share their thoughts and ideas about how support for those with SEND can be improved.

We’re working with schools and colleges and encouraging as many children and young people as possible to take part. Their views will shape a strategy that reflects their needs and experiences. The online version can be completed in the links below.

Community conversations

Parents and carers of children with SEND, and professionals working with children are invited to attend a community conversation event about SEND and Alternative Provision in Staffordshire.

Four events are taking place in June to bring people together and explore what is working well and priorities for the future.

At the events, we’ll be using a coproduction game, called ‘Whose Shoes?’ to explore different perspectives, share experiences, and identify solutions and best practice.

Feedback from the sessions will be used to create the new strategy.

We welcome all stakeholders across the local area partnership, including:

  • parents and carers
  • young people aged 16 years and over with lived experience
  • professionals from health, education, and social care

You can book your place at one of the in-person events using the links below.

Digital post it note

You can share your experiences, thoughts and ideas using our digital post it note.

Posts can be made anonymously.

  • Children and Young People's Survey - Early Years Key Stage 1 (Age 3 to 7)

    Your voice matters

    We would like you to answer some questions and share your thoughts and ideas about your school/education setting,

    Your answers will help us:

    • understand what your school is like

    • find out if your school helps you to feel that you belong 

    • see how we can make school better for everyone


    When completing the questions:

    • answer them as honestly as you can 

    • only share what you feel comfortable with

    • remember, you don’t have to answer all the questions, and you can stop at any time

    • there are no right or wrong answers!

    Take Survey
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  • Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 2 (Age 7 to11)

    Your voice matters

    We would like you to answer some questions and share your thoughts and ideas about your school/education setting,

    Your answers will help us:

    • understand what your school is like

    • find out if your school helps you to feel that you belong 

    • see how we can make school better for everyone


    When completing the questions:

    • answer them as honestly as you can 

    • only share what you feel comfortable with

    • remember, you don’t have to answer all the questions, and you can stop at any time

    • there are no right or wrong answers!

    Take Survey
    Share Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 2 (Age 7 to11) on Facebook Share Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 2 (Age 7 to11) on Twitter Share Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 2 (Age 7 to11) on Linkedin Email Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 2 (Age 7 to11) link

  • Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 3 Upwards (Age 11-18)

    Your voice matters

    We would like you to answer some questions and share your thoughts and ideas about your school/education setting,

    Your answers will help us:

    • understand what your school is like

    • find out if your school helps you to feel that you belong 

    • see how we can make school better for everyone


    When completing the questions:

    • answer them as honestly as you can 

    • only share what you feel comfortable with

    • remember, you don’t have to answer all the questions, and you can stop at any time

    • there are no right or wrong answers!

    Take Survey
    Share Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 3 Upwards (Age 11-18) on Facebook Share Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 3 Upwards (Age 11-18) on Twitter Share Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 3 Upwards (Age 11-18) on Linkedin Email Children and Young People's Survey - Key Stage 3 Upwards (Age 11-18) link

  • Children and Young People's Survey - School Leavers (Age 18 to 25)

    Your voice matters

    We would like you to answer some questions and share your thoughts and ideas about your school/education setting,

    Your answers will help us:

    • understand what your school is like

    • find out if your school helps you to feel that you belong 

    • see how we can make school better for everyone


    When completing the questions:

    • answer them as honestly as you can 

    • only share what you feel comfortable with

    • remember, you don’t have to answer all the questions, and you can stop at any time

    • there are no right or wrong answers!

    Take Survey
    Share Children and Young People's Survey - School Leavers (Age 18 to 25) on Facebook Share Children and Young People's Survey - School Leavers (Age 18 to 25) on Twitter Share Children and Young People's Survey - School Leavers (Age 18 to 25) on Linkedin Email Children and Young People's Survey - School Leavers (Age 18 to 25) link
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