Priority Action Plan
The Local Area SEND Partnership's Priority Action Plan focuses on the three areas for improvement inspectors identified in the Area SEND Inspection in January 2025.
As we continue working on these actions, here's an update on what's in that plan and how it will affect you. The plan provides a timeframe for change, and it details the steps Wirral’s Partnership will take to:
Make Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) more timely, high-quality, and effective. Ensure annual reviews are completed on time and lead to meaningful updates.
What we are going to do:
Improve systems and processes
Increase staffing and resources
Review and report on plan quality
Improve communication with families
Help young people with SEND transition into adulthood. Ensure support across education, health, and care is coordinated.
What we are going to do:
Create a new Young Adult Service
Host regular events to provide access to support and services in one place
Improve careers advice and local job opportunities
Develop a “transition passport” for young people
Reduce Waiting Times for Speech, Language & Neurodevelopmental Support. Improve communication and support for families while they wait.
What we are going to do:
Increase staffing and resources
Train professionals and parents/carers on new tools, such as the neurodiversity profiling tool
Improve online information and family communication
Set up a multi-disciplinary team for faster assessments
The partnership will track progress on the Priority Plan using data collected from services. It will provide monthly updates to the Local Area SEND Partnership Board.