In response to the lack of robust data available on disabled children and young people and those with SEN for local services across the country, the Council for Disabled Children has published a series of SEND Data Bulletins designed to share learning and improve data on disabled children and young people.
Through the Council for Disabled Children's extensive work with local authority areas, health and social care agencies across the country, it is clear that the lack of robust data on disabled children and young people and those with SEN presents a major obstacle for local services to plan effectively, identify gaps in their provision and track how children, young people and families in their area are faring. Moreover, poor data has been highlighted time and again in SEND local area inspections by Ofsted and CQC, as a key factor undermining joint strategic planning and commissioning to improve outcomes for disabled children and young people and those with SEN.
The CDC Data Bulletins aim to share learning and encourage greater progress on improving data on disabled children and young people. Our intention is for these Bulletins to interest commissioners, policy-makers, and other professionals who are involved in planning and delivering services for disabled children and their families.
You can download the first and second Data Bulletins below: