New strategy to support SEND children in York
A consultation event is taking place today
City of York Council has unveiled a new draft strategy to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families in York.
Young people, parents and carers, schools and health and childcare professionals are being invited to share their views on the draft strategy over the next few months.
The five-year strategy, entitled Inclusion and Belonging, sets out to help every child and family in York feel that they belong at school, in their community, and in the wider city.
Cllr Bob Webb, the council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said:
"We want all children and young people to feel that they belong in our city. Their views, together with those of their families, carers, and childcare and health professionals, are essential.
"We want to hear people’s experiences, ideas, and concerns so we can create a final strategy that reflects real lives and needs; one which helps make a significant different to the lives of local children and young people with SEND and their families."
You can have your say in various ways:
In person: At the Gateway Centre in Acomb on Monday 21 July 5-7pm
Complete an online survey: www.york.gov.uk/consultations
Complete a paper survey: Available from Customer Services at West Offices