Our aim is to work co-productively with the Local Authority to share the parent carer voice. Please find below some of the current workstreams Leeds Parent Carer Forum are involved with at a strategic level, along with a brief description of what they do and the latest updates we have from our work with them.
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The purpose of the SEND employment forum is to develop a strategic approach and action plan aimed at improving paid employment outcomes for young people with SEND by bringing together all key stakeholders who can develop and deliver pathways to sustainable employment and promote collaborative working.
The Leeds area SEND Partnership Board includes partners across education, health, and social care services, as well as representatives for children and young people and their families. The Board holds services to account for delivering the actions in the SEND and Inclusion Strategy. It sets out ‘indicators’ of success for this strategy, covering improved health, wellbeing and participation outcomes for children and young people in Leeds.
Leeds City Council has approved plans that will effectively remove home to school transport for all learners aged 16 – 19 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities across the city from September 2025. We feel that this is targeting some of the most vulnerable members of society. Leeds City Council’s objective is that from 2025 parents and carers will be responsible for arranging their young person’s transport themselves and that transport will only be provided via Leeds City Council transport services in “exceptional circumstances”.
We are working with the Council to feedback the voices of parent carers and explain the massive impacts these plans will have. We are in the process of arranging a meeting with Councillor Hayden who is a key member of the decision making process.
The purpose of the Scrutiny Board is to focus on services affecting the lives of children and families across the city to monitor progress towards becoming a child friendly city and putting children first.
Here is the link to the most recent meeting: Bing Videos
We are working closely with Sally Townend who is the Designated Clinical Officer for Leeds ICB.
Health Annual Statement January 2025 (pdf)
The purpose of this working group is to discuss issues and challenges raised by children and young people in Leeds and to see how things can be improved.
The SEND Oversight Group is where Heads of Service and school leaders gather to discuss future plans regarding SEND provision in schools.
We are working with Leeds Educational Psychologists to deliver workshops that support families in Leeds who have children who are currently unable to access school.
The purpose of the SEND employment forum is to develop a strategic approach and action plan aimed at improving paid employment outcomes for young people with SEND by bringing together all key stakeholders who can develop and deliver pathways to sustainable employment and promote collaborative working.
Leeds SEND Employment Forum January 2025 (pdf)
Leeds SEND Employment Forum March 2025 (pdf)
The Leeds area SEND Partnership Board includes partners across education, health, and social care services, as well as representatives for children and young people and their families. The Board holds services to account for delivering the actions in the SEND and Inclusion Strategy. It sets out ‘indicators’ of success for this strategy, covering improved health, wellbeing and participation outcomes for children and young people in Leeds.
Leeds City Council has approved plans that will effectively remove home to school transport for all learners aged 16 – 19 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities across the city from September 2025. We feel that this is targeting some of the most vulnerable members of society. Leeds City Council’s objective is that from 2025 parents and carers will be responsible for arranging their young person’s transport themselves and that transport will only be provided via Leeds City Council transport services in “exceptional circumstances”.
We are working with the Council to feedback the voices of parent carers and explain the massive impacts these plans will have. We are in the process of arranging a meeting with Councillor Hayden who is a key member of the decision making process.
The purpose of the Scrutiny Board is to focus on services affecting the lives of children and families across the city to monitor progress towards becoming a child friendly city and putting children first.
Here is the link to the most recent meeting: Bing Videos
We are working closely with Sally Townend who is the Designated Clinical Officer for Leeds ICB.
Health Annual Statement January 2025 (pdf)
The purpose of this working group is to discuss issues and challenges raised by children and young people in Leeds and to see how things can be improved.
The SEND Oversight Group is where Heads of Service and school leaders gather to discuss future plans regarding SEND provision in schools.
We are working with Leeds Educational Psychologists to deliver workshops that support families in Leeds who have children who are currently unable to access school.