Ofsted and CQC Local Area SEND services inspection
The inspection took place in February 2019. The Ofsted and CQC inspection identified nine areas of concern in the way that SEND services were being delivered in Walsall. The Local Area, which is a partnership across organisations, was instructed to develop and deliver a Written Statement of Action (WSoA). This outlined how we intended to:
improve services for children with SEND
address the issues
Re-inspection 20-22 June 2022
The re-inspection assessed whether the Local Area had made enough progress.
The inspection team a held focus groups with key people who have been involved in the delivery of the WSoA. They met with schools, parents, carers, children and young people to get their feedback. This included feedback from SENDIASS and the parent/carer forum, FACE Walsall.
What the inspection found
Seven out of the nine identified areas showed progress and improvement.
The inspectors acknowledged:
how Local Area leaders have worked with FACE Walsall to improve communication with parents and carers about SEND issues. FACE Walsall also now sit on the Local Area Improvement Board, ensuring that families' voices are heard and understood
that the local area has collaborated well to develop Walsall's SENDIAS. This has been well received by all. Parents and carers have welcomed the help and guidance this service provides.
how we’ve developed groups to get views of children and young people. These groups will helps us to shape and improve support for Autism. This includes post-diagnosis support for parents and children, and specialist training for professionals
our progress in co-production work with parents and carers
increased use of the Education, Health and Care Plan Hub