Consideration of a needs led not diagnostic led SEND offer (Autism)

August 15, 2025 Director of Children and Families (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to approve recommendations to merge the SENIT and STARS teams into the Inclusion Advisory Team (IAT), rename the STARS team as the Communication and Interaction (including autism) team, remove the autism diagnosis requirement for accessing support from the Communication and Interaction Team, discontinue the STARS team's early years offer, and update job descriptions to reflect the role in supporting children and young people with social and communication needs, not just those diagnosed with autism.

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DDN.pdf
Report to the Decision Maker.pdf
Report to the Decision Maker.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Aug 2025