Dec 25, 2022, Dewsbury Reporter: Kirklees Council expanding support for children with additional needs https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/people/kirklees-council-expanding-support-for-children-with-additional-needs-3965097
N. England
Kirklees Council is set to expand the way it supports children and young people with additional needs.
The changes will bring a major boost to the “Alternative Provision” offer in Kirklees, including for some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those who have difficulty learning in a traditional classroom setting.
Like many other areas, Kirklees has seen rising numbers of children with social emotional and mental health needs who need additional support. This means there is a greater demand for Alternative Provision places.
Cabinet members have now agreed a significant investment which will increase the current offer, help pupils to receive specialist support and contribute to the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Coun Carole Pattison, cabinet member for learning, aspiration and communities, said: “We already have a wide range of Alternative Provision in Kirklees. This is highly regarded, including by Ofsted, and makes a hugely positive difference in young lives.
“Equally, there is a national rise in the need for Alternative Provision. Here in Kirklees, we are increasing our offer because we want all of our children to have access to the right support in the right place at the right time.
“This is about supporting learners to achieve at the highest possible levels, regardless of the challenges they face, and helping them to thrive outside of the mainstream school system….
“It is also key to our transformation of SEND services and will break down many of the barriers faced by vulnerable learners across the district.”...
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