SEND data update – how are we doing? Thursday 22 June 2017 André Imich, SEN and Disability Professional Adviser, DfE
Latest data – User Satisfaction survey Survey of 13,000 parents and YP who received EHC plan in 2015. • 66% of parents and young people were satisfied with the overall process of getting an EHC plan • 62% of parents and young people agreed the help and support set out in the EHC plan will achieve the outcomes agreed • 67% agreed their plan improved the child or young person’s experience of education • 62% of those whose EHC plan addressed health needs • 62% agreed it has improved the child/young person’s health or wellbeing. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-health-andcare-plans-parents-and-young-people-survey
Decision-making ▪ 69% of requests for EHC needs assessments were agreed (Note – 72% in 2016)
▪ 7% of refused requests for assessment resulted in an appeal ▪ 95% of assessments led to an EHC plan being written
▪ 94% of EHC plans were accepted without appeal ▪ 6% of EHC plans were appealed (Section B, F or I) ▪ 12% of assessments that resulted in a refusal to issue an EHC plan were appealed ▪ The majority of appeals were conceded or withdrawn before being heard by the Tribunal. 3
% of requests for new assessments agreed ENGLAND NE NW Y&H East Mids West Mids East London SE SW
71.8% 72.9% 75.3% 76.6% 66.0% 73.8% 69.9% 71.2% 70.4% 70.4%
Of all assessments started, % issued with EHC plans ENGLAND NE NW Y&H East Mids West Mids East London SE SW
95.6% 98.0% 95.7% 92.8% 97.0% 97.2% 92.2% 97.8% 95.1% 95.5%
Parents and young people who received an EHC plan in 20 weeks were more likely to report that: ▪ involvement was very easy/easy ▪ reaching agreement on the needs and support described in the EHC plan was much easier ▪ the time and work that they had had to invest was reasonable. ▪ communication about the EHC plan was always or mostly clear throughout the process
▪ that different professionals and services worked together ▪ assessment staff were knowledgeable ▪ their views were included in the EHC plan
▪ the plan will achieve the agreed outcomes
New EHC plans issued within 20 weeks (excluding exception cases) 2016
2017
% change
ENGLAND
59.2
58.6
-0.6
NE
65.8
73.4
7.5
NW
58.2
65.7
7.5
Y&H
61.0
55.1
-5.9
East Mids
58.1
72.8
14.7
West Mids
51.8
64.6
12.8
East
47.5
50.8
3.2
London
70.8
60.6
-10.3
SE
56.8
43.1
-13.7
SW
60.3
63.8
3.5
20 weeks – London LAs ▪ 13 LAs improved from the previous year ▪ 12 LAs issued at least 80% of EHC plans in 20 weeks
Celebrating Success in one LA (a) Completion in 20 weeks:
â–Ş From 60% in 2015 to 87% in 2016 (b) Transfers on target
% increase in total EHCPs + % change in 20 week statements held (2016-17) performance ENGLAND
12.1%
-0.6
NE
13.3%
7.5
NW
13.5%
7.5
Y&H
15.5%
-5.9
East Mids
10.1%
14.7
West Mids
7.9%
12.8
East
10.7%
3.2
London
11.1%
-10.3
SE
14.1%
-13.7
SW
12.9%
3.5
Mediation cases held which were followed by appeals to tribunal during 2016 ENGLAND NE NW Y&H East Mids West Mids East London SE SW
25.3% 24.4% 30.4% 20.9% 17.9% 27.8% 18.0% 35.5% 39.7% 32.5%
1,148 appeals registered with SEND tribunal between Jan - March 2017, 60% increase on same period 2016 Rr
Progress transferring children and young people with statements in 2016 ENGLAND NE NW Y&H East Mids West Mids East London SE SW
32.7% 43.5% 33.0% 36.7% 31.9% 35.9% 31.2% 25.2% 34.3% 34.0%
What parents want to experience during EHC plan processes ▪ To see their child’s needs being recognised and met so the child/ young person had as good a chance as possible of a fulfilling life ▪ To be in good communication with professionals/workers dealing with their child/young person’s case ▪ To be listened to and have their views taken on board – or at least be respectfully included in discussion around ‘next best’ options ▪ To interact with staff who know and apply SEND law and principles and who understand good practice ▪ To interact with staff who show understanding and empathy of the lived reality of caring for a child/young person with complex SEND 13
Parent feedback to an EHC plan co-ordinator, May 2017
Discussion: SEND data update – how are we doing?