URL: https://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8099

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Report in respect of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy and SEND Strategy.  The SEND Strategy is a statutory, system-wide plan that sets out a shared vision and strategic priorities to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through inclusive, co-produced, and accountable action across education, health, and care sectors.

Content: Report in respect of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy and SEND Strategy.  The SEND Strategy is a statutory, system-wide plan that sets out a shared vision and strategic priorities to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through inclusive, co-produced, and accountable action across education, health, and care sectors. DECISION:   Recommendations:   1.  That the Cornwall Joint Strategic Commissioning Strategy 2025–2030 be approved.   2.  That the Cornwall SEND Strategic Plan 2025–2028 be approved.   3.  That the relationship between the Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy and the SEND Strategic Plan be noted.   4.  That the commitment to a partnership-wide approach to implementation of the Strategy and the Plan be noted, recognising the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in delivering the ambitions.   5.  That the lobbying of Government through the F40 Group for a fairer national funding formula to address the current and historic underfunding for Cornwall through the Designated Schools Grant be supported.     Reason for the Decision:    As contained within the report.   Alternative options considered:   None other than contained within the report.   Conflicts of interest declared:   None.   Dispensations granted in respect of a conflict of interest:   N/A  

Date of Decision: July 30, 2025