Dorothy Hadleigh to present.

Dorothy Hadleigh Head of SEN, shared with the Forum updated Analysis of High Cost Placements in Torbay. Whilst every Local Authority is under significant pressure, Torbay has twice the national average children on statements/EHCPs (Education Health & Care Plans). The number of Requests for Statutory Assessments has also increased significantly in recent years, and because of this alternative providers are having to be used to meet these children’s needs. 

Members recognise that the current situation is unsustainable, and highlighted the importance of the new role of Head of Vulnerable Pupils in tackling this.

Action – Rachael Williams to provide feedback on individual child placements at November Schools Forum.

              -  Head of Vulnerable Pupils to analyse permanent exclusions in mainstream schools, and present findings at future forums.