SEND & AP Change Programme
Information for Professionals
Information Sessions
Join us for our virtual ‘Information Sessions’ to keep Ealy Years settings, Schools and Post-16 providers up to date with different themes being explained by relevant Telford and Wrekin professionals.
SENCo’s from Telford and Wrekin schools will automatically be sent a Microsoft Teams invite. However, if you are from Shropshire, Herefordshire or Worcestershire please feel free to join us at these Information Sessions by sending an email to [email protected] stating your name, school/setting name, email address and the date of the session you wish to attend.
Keep an eye out in the Autumn Term for upcoming information sessions.
West Midlands Professionals Update for Summer 2025
Following the extention announcement, the West Midlands CPP will continue to reflect on key learnings from phase one and two of the programme and further focus activity on the following key areas:
- Developing the Local Inclusion Support Offer (LISO) across the partnership, including provision mapping, workforce and curriculum development.
- Continuing to develop Alternative Provision as part of the three-tier model, including the introduction of the APST model.
- Further develop the ELSEC programme to incorporate quality assurance and engage additional settings.
- The implementation of Assistive Technology (AT) to support students in accessing the curriculum.
Alternative Provision (AP) Plan
In West Midlands:
The SEND&AP Improvement Plan is a 3-tier model for AP and mainstream settings based on earlier identification of need and targeted support in mainstream schools to address needs early and reduce preventable exclusion.
Read our Professional Summer Term 2025 Newsletter to find updates for the four local authorities.
ELSEC (Early Language Support for Every Child)
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin only
The ELSEC programme brings together Education and Health to build capacity amongst schools, settings and parents to improve the outcomes for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Children supported so far:
EYFS: 183
Primary: 391
Read our ELSEC Summer Term 2025 Newsletter to find updates for the four local authorities.
Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP)
In West Midlands:
West Midlands: Efforts are underway to map inclusive provision, identifying available services and aiming to create a comprehensive framework for accessibility and inclusion through a multi-agency approach. Health services are also being mapped to ensure equitable access and quality care.
Read our Professional Summer Term 2025 Newsletter to find updates for the four local authorities.