“Widespread and Systematic Failings”
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM WORCESTERSHIRE PARENT CARER FORUM
The result & findings of the Ofsted & CQC inspection align with the perspectives shared by our members and ourselves, which makes them unsurprising.
As representatives of the Parent Carer community, we are deeply troubled by the findings of the Ofsted & CQC report highlighting widespread and systematic failings in SEND provision within our local area. We share the concerns expressed by families across the SEND community.
Worcestershire Parent Carer Forum are committed to advocating for the rights and interests of children and young people with SEND and their families. We stand in solidarity with all those affected by these failings and are committed to working collaboratively with the Local Authority, Education, Health, Social Care, and other stakeholders to address the issues identified and drive meaningful change.
Our priority is to ensure that the voices of Worcestershire Parent Carers are heard and valued. We will continue to actively engage with the local authority, and relevant health agencies to hold them accountable for addressing the failings highlighted in the report and to advocate for improved SEND provision across Worcestershire.
We call for transparency, accountability, and swift action to rectify the failings identified in the report and to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the support and resources they need to succeed. Together, we can work towards a future where every child, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We look forward to the return of the inspectors in 18 months, where we hope the Local Area SEND Partnership leaders and stakeholders will demonstrate the effectiveness of the implemented measures with positive outcomes for children, young people with SEND, and their families.
The Worcestershire Parent Carer Forum team would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to our pre-inspection survey and submission.
Full details here of the inspection findings are here: