Decision

The Cabinet has decided to recommend the adoption of the final draft SEND and AP Strategy 2025-2029, as well as the draft Outcomes Framework to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet recommended the adoption of the final draft SEND and AP Strategy 2025-2029, as well as the draft Outcomes Framework to full Council in September.

summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of the final draft SEND and AP Strategy 2025-2029, as well as the draft Outcomes Framework to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to recommend the adoption of the final draft SEND and AP Strategy 2025-2029, as well as the draft Outcomes Framework to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of resources and potential impact on various stakeholders such as children, young people, and families.

affected_stakeholders: ["children", "young people", "families"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1780

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   3.1 To consider the final draft SEND and AP Strategy 2025 – 2029 and recommend their adoption to full Council in September.   3.2 To consider the draft Outcomes Framework and recommend their adoption to full Council in September as a ‘live working document’, noting the ambitions to focus on improving outcomes for children, young people and families.   3.3 To receive an update in 6 months on the development of the implementation plans and refinement of the multi-agency workstreams to deliver the strategy. This should also include a progress update with respect to the development of measurable outcomes and further refinement of the Outcomes Framework.  

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025