London strategic managers 22 june 2017

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of assessments that resulted in a refusal to issue an EHC plan were appealed ▪ The majority of appeals were conceded or withdrawn before being heard by the Tribunal.

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% 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?