SEND & AP Change Programme
Information for Parent Carers
West Midlands SEND and AP Change Programme February 2025 update
Since the last update in December, we have been focussing on a number of areas that we can learn from to improve our services.
As part of our next steps, we want to:
- Develop Inclusion services across the West Midlands, which means you will see how we want service provision to look in the future, and the best ways we can develop the curriculum on offer and the staff that provide it.
- Continue to build the Alternative Provision in the three-tier model which means you will see a new Alternative provision specialist taskforce (APST) model in Telford and Wrekin, and in Shropshire.
- Continue improving the ELSEC programme which means you will see us working to make sure the service is the highest quality. We also hope to extend the ELSEC programme into new schools and nurseries running until July 2026
Action update details
Alternative Provision (AP) Plan
In West Midlands:
What is AP?
The SEND and AP Improvement Plan is a three-level approach designed to help students in both AP and mainstream school settings. By identifying students' needs earlier and providing targeted support in regular schools, the plan aims to address these needs promptly and prevent unnecessary exclusions.
What have we been doing?
Read our Spring Term AP Newsletter to see what what we have been up to.
ELSEC (Early Language Support for Every Child)
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin only
What is ELSEC?
In Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire, ELSEC aims to help schools and early childhood centres by showing them how to find a more adaptable and responsive way to support children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs.
What have we been doing?
Read our Spring Term ELSEC Newsletter to see what what we have been up to.
National Standards and Inclusion Services (formerly OAP)
In West Midlands:
What is National Standards?
The development of National Standards is underway to clearly define what "good" means in identifying and supporting the four areas of special educational needs.
What have we been doing?
Read our Spring Term Inclusion Services Newsletter to see what what we have been up to.
We hope this information has been useful. Should you have any queries or questions, please email [email protected].
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