The Education Committee’s latest
evidence hearing for their inquiry on special educational needs
and disabilities will be a round-table discussion with
representatives from the health sector, including , Minister of State for
Care, about the issues facing the health sector when supporting
children with SEND.
The Committee’s SEND inquiry is examining the impact of the
reforms introduced in the Children and Families Act 2014.
Tuesday’s evidence session is likely to examine how the SEND
reforms were developed with health services, how health services
are delivering on the SEND reforms, and whether changes are
necessary to deliver on the intention of these reforms.
Future sessions of the SEND inquiry will include hearing from
young people with SEND as well as examining issues including
tribunals and mediation. In May, the Education Committee will
question representatives from local authorities East Sussex and
Newham about the implementation of the SEND reforms.
Witness schedule
Tuesday 5th March at 10am, Committee Room
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This round-table discussion will be broadcast live
on Parliament TV.
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Caroline Dinenage, Minister
of State for Care, Department of Health and Social
Care [written evidence submission SCN0586]
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Fran Oram, Director for mental
health, dementia and disabilities, Department of Health and
Social Care
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Michelle Morris, Consultant Speech and
Language Therapist / Clinical Lead for Enhanced Service
Development / Designated Clinical Officer – Salford CCG
(representing the Royal College of Speech and Language
Therapists) [SCN0500]
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Dr Sally Payne, Professional Adviser –
Children, Young People and Families, Royal College of
Occupational Therapists [SCN0439]
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Steve Inett, CEO,
Healthwatch Kent
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Dr Tracey Crockford, Associate Specialist
Community Paediatrician, Designated Medical Officer for SEND,
West Cheshire
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Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE,
Head of Maternity Children & Young People– Nursing
Directorate, NHS England [SCN672]
