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Children and Families Bill

Children and Families Bill. VIEW Conference 14 and 15 March 2013. Definitions and scope. We welcome the extension of LA responsibilities to a wider group of CYP with SEND application of the new legal framework directly to academies and free schools

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Children and Families Bill

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  1. Children and Families Bill VIEW Conference 14 and 15 March 2013

  2. Definitions and scope We welcome • the extension of LA responsibilities to a wider group of CYP with SEND • application of the new legal framework directly to academies and free schools • closely involving CYP and parent carers in decisions that affect them

  3. Definitions and scope but….. • the Bill should explicitly include disabled CYP including those with long term health conditions who may have health and social care needs but not SEN • early years provision should cover the PVI sector and home-based support

  4. Local integration and information We welcome • the emphasis on joint working and co-operation across services • stronger duties on health, social care and education to review and commission services jointly

  5. Local integration and information but…… • there need to be clear links between children's trust arrangements and Health and Wellbeing Board duties • accountability needs to be clear - not left to parents

  6. Local offer We welcome • the principle of a local offer • the local offer includes a wider range of services such as employment

  7. Local offer but…. • there needs to be an underpinning duty to provide what is set out in the offer • some form of national framework should inform the development of each local offer

  8. EHC assessment and plans We welcome • the concept of a single assessment process and multiagency plan from birth to 25 years • extension of statutory entitlements into FE, including training, apprenticeships and, in certain circumstances, YP who are NEET • recent statement on new health duties

  9. EHC assessment and plans but….. • CYP with health and care needs should be able to access an assessment and plan, where necessary • extension of statutory entitlements to include HE • there should be duties on social care services to deliver what is set out in EHC plans with a single point of appeal for parents and young people

  10. Emerging themes • Accountability - parents and YP - LAs • Local provision within a national framework • Upscaling pathfinder work

  11. Context of the reforms • Capacity of LAs to deliver with deepening cuts to frontline services • Funding changes from 1 April 2013 - school's notional SEN budget and high needs block - centrally provided SEN support services • NC review • Ofsted consultation on inspection of specialist services

  12. Will it work? Opportunity to • focus on provision for CYP with SEND • reinforce government responsibility to deliver the reform agenda • influence regulations and guidance such as the Code of Practice

  13. What could it mean for VI services? • Using a single assessment framework and education, health and care plan • Involved in personal budgets and direct payments • Framing a local offer for VI support • Understanding funding models • Different relationship with LAs • More open market for specialist advice • Focus on outcomes

  14. Campaign Issues Concerns about • Eligibility for EHC Plans • Quality of Local offer • Access to specialist support services

  15. What is RNIB doing? • Lobbying through parliamentary process - amendments to Bill • Leading on development of NatSIP local offer • New position statements - Criteria for involvement - Specialist VI support for CYP with complex needs in special schools

  16. Get involved • Information at www.rnib.org.uk/childrensbill • Contact Campaigns Hotline on 020 7391 2123 or email campaigns@rnib.org.uk

  17. From September 2014…… ' the biggest reforms for 30 years' for CYP with SEND

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