Specialist Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
16-25 Transitions

Beaufort Nine Ltd has worked with skilled professionals to develop a portfolio of knowledge and experience to support Local Authorities and Providers improve services to young people moving from Children’s Services to Adult Social Care with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to ensure they are properly Prepared for Adulthood.

With the ongoing scrutiny of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, it is clear that there will be increased pressure on Local Authorities to ensure that placements are appropriate for the individual and that commissioned support is holistic, with transparent, joined-up working within the local area. Inspectors will also take into account that the local authority evaluate and improve services and may consider the oversight and commissioning of residential special schools and colleges, including those placed out of area. 

The recent reports of Safeguarding failures within the dual registered children’s home/residential special schools and colleges have brought into focus, again, the vulnerabilities of young people who are most at risk when placed out of borough and in residential placements. Whilst much has been done in this arena, recent high-profile cases have reiterated the continued importance of the Local Authority to ensure their commissioning arrangements are robust and that diligent oversight of individual placements are carried out.

Beaufort Nine Ltd is offering independent, bespoke support to Local Authorities and Providers.

[1] SEND review: right support, right place, right time - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)