Introduction

We believe that all of our children should be included, educated and cared for. Here is a video that gives an introduction to the programme of work.

Included, Educated and Cared For – video

You can also find out more about our priorities below.

Local mainstream school is the right choice for most children

We will work with partners to create an inclusive environment where our children can flourish. This includes:

• Mainstream Plus
• Assessment post-5 including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Priority capital projects
• Supported internships
• Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) communications and decision making
• Funding and finance policy and strategy
• Attendance and preventing exclusion strategies

Families can access support early

We will remove barriers for families to access services to enable the right support at the right time.

• Best start in life
• Connect Somerset

Developing an excellent workforce for children

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.

• Neighbourhood working
• Recruit and retain high quality staff
• Children’s workforce training programme
• Education restructure – short term

Sufficient homes for children in care and school places for children with additional needs

• Sufficiency strategy 0 to 25
• Fostering improvement
• 16+ Thrive – preventing homelessness accommodation
• Market shaping
• Homes and Horizon
• Children with disabilities resource transformation

Included, educated and cared for

We believe if we work more effectively together with clear plans, aims and outcomes children can grow up confidently and become the person they want to be.