An inspection revealed severe shortcomings in special education provision, with reports of children waiting years for therapies and families facing poor communication. Disabled children often lacked allocated workers, reflecting a system under strain. Delays in producing essential education, health, and care plans breach statutory duties, eroding trust. The Labour-run council, along with NHS North East London, acknowledges the need for urgent transformation. Plans are set in motion to improve delivery, making EHC plans more accurate and timely, and fostering better involvement of families in their children's support.
Ofsted inspectors state that the system for special education needs is ineffective, with many parents and carers expressing feelings of frustration and being unheard.
Families reported waiting years for essential therapies, highlighting issues with poor communication, outdated assessment methods, and delays in EHC plans.
The report indicates that many disabled children lack an allocated worker, leading to reliance on an overstretched duty system, further eroding trust.
The Labour-run council expressed commitment to a significant culture change within 18 months to enhance SEND provision, aiming for quicker, more accurate EHC plans.
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