SEND Priority Action Plan Update

May 14, 2026 Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee approved recommendations on 14/05/2026. The committee noted the report and progress made on the SEND Priority Action Plan. Actions included redesigning strategic structures, clarifying reporting lines, establishing new groups, increasing audit activity, and increasing EHCP workforce capacity.

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Purpose

Following the outcome of the SEND inspection, published on 12 February 2025, and approval of the Priority Action Plan (PAP), the DfE issued an improvement notice to Lancashire County Council on 5 June 2025, in response to the areas for priority action and improvement highlighted in the report. This report provides a summary of the key achievements since the Priority Action Plan was published and any areas where action is still required.

Supporting Documents

SEND Priority Action Plan Update.pdf
Appendix 1 SEND Priority Action Plan Update.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 May 2026