The inspection, which follows a 2020 review, will examine how education, health, and care services work together to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Somerset. Local Area Partnerships are typically notified on a Monday morning, with inspections lasting approximately three weeks, during which daily support and activities will continue as normal.
Inspectors will focus on services for individuals aged 0 to 25. Key areas of consideration include the experiences of children, young people, and their families; the effectiveness of needs identification and inter-service collaboration; and whether current support arrangements lead to improved outcomes for those with SEND.
Following the inspection, Ofsted and the CQC will publish a report detailing areas of strength and identifying where improvements are necessary. Somerset Council, the NHS, and partner organisations will utilise these findings to enhance ongoing support for young people with SEND.
Further information regarding local area SEND inspections is available via the GOV.UK guide.
