Decision

The Cabinet has decided to adopt and implement the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Joint Commissioning Strategy for 2025 to 2030.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision at stake is the adoption and implementation of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Joint Commissioning Strategy for 2025 to 2030.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt and implement the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Joint Commissioning Strategy for 2025 to 2030.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the education and care of children with special needs, which can be a sensitive topic for stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Gloucestershire County Council", "Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board", "Children with special educational needs and disabilities"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2440

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval to adopt and implement the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Joint Commissioning Strategy agreed with the Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB)    

Content: To seek Cabinet approval to adopt and implement the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Joint Commissioning Strategy agreed with the Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB)       Cllr Linda Cohen sought Cabinet approval to adopt and implement the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Joint Commissioning Strategy agreed with the Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB)     Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:     1.              Approve the adoption by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Joint Commissioning Strategy for 2025 to 2030 set out in the Appendix to this report that has been agreed with the Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB)   2.              Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills to implement the above SEND Joint Commissioning Strategy between July 2025 and July 2030  

Date of Decision: June 18, 2025