Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Head of Strategy, Planning and Performance.

Fintan Bradley, Head of Strategy, Planning & Performance, attended to present the draft Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy. Setting the context, he explained that in 2010, Cheshire East began a process of reviewing its educational arrangements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

Fintan Bradley suggested to the Committee that they consider the proposed SEND policy and offer feedback on the draft document.

It was asserted that as this was a vital document for the Council, it needed further and closer scrutiny. It was suggested therefore that the item be deferred to the next meeting and that site visits to the respective special schools in Cheshire East be arranged.

RESOLVED –

a)    That the draft SEND policy be brought back to the Committee on 13 December 2011 for further consideration.

b)    That site visits to the special schools in Cheshire East be arranged.