CHILDREN AND
YOUNG PERSON’S COMMITTEE – 28 MAY 2003
BEST VALUE JOINT
REVIEW OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
AND SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS
JOINT REPORT OF
THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES & HOUSING & STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REASON FOR COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
This report is submitted to allow Members to
consider progress against the Best Value Improvement Plan. The Joint Best Value Review was undertaken
during 2001/2002 and a report submitted to both the Education and Social
Services & Housing Select Committees in April 2002 prior to consideration
by the Executive. Given the
over-arching remit of the Children & Young People’s Committee it was agreed
with the respective Chairs that the progress report be considered by this
committee.
ACTION REQUIRED BY
THE COMMITTEE
To consider the
Improvement Plan, to note progress against key objectives to date and to offer
suggestions for additional improvements.
BACKGROUND
The joint Best Value Review was undertaken
during 2001/2002. The joint nature of
this review was an innovative step at the time. The process has been regarded as a positive exercise and has
contributed to strengthening the partnership working across directorates in
relation to this service area.
The review process included wide ranging
consultations which contributed to the identification of key issues and areas
for action. These are set out in the
Progress Report attached.
RELEVANT PLANS, POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The relevant central document is the Joint Best Value
Review Report as presented to the Executive Committee 23 April 2002. The findings have been taken into account in
cross directorate service planning.
CONSULTATION PROCESS
Extensive consultation has taken place with
Stakeholders and service users during the review process. In addition there have been ongoing
opportunities for further consultation and discussion through the Autism
Support Group and service users involved in the Oak House multi-disciplinary
service.
FINANCIAL, LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER
IMPLICATIONS
Any financial implications are identified
within the Improvement Plan. In the
main, services are funded within directorate core budgets or initiatives funded
through available grant funding or pump priming monies. Services are delivered within existing
statutory frameworks. Any improvement
action which may have possible implications in the future for crime and
disorder prevention will be discussed with the Crime & Disorder Manager as
necessary.
APPENDICES ATTACHED
(1) Progress Report (2) Best Value
Improvement Plan
(3) Identification, Referral & Tracking
of Children & Young People at Risk of Social Exclusion
(4) Short-Term Break Panel – terms of
reference
BACKGROUND PAPERS USED IN THE PREPARATION OF
THIS REPORT
Best Value Joint Review – Children with
Special Educational Needs, Children with Disabilities and Children with
Significant Health Needs – March 2002.
Contact Point : Jimmy Doyle, Head of
Children’s Services, 520600 [email protected]
Rob Faulkner, Principal Education Officer
(SEN), 823405 [email protected]
Strategic Director of Education & Strategic Director of Social
Services &
Community Development Housing