OFSTED & CQC Inspection of Sheffield’s SEND Provision

News - 6 November 2018

An inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been announced to review how effectively Sheffield meets its responsibilities to children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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The inspection will take place between 12th-16th November.

The inspection will review the Sheffield local area as whole – including health, social care and education.

How can you get involved?

Sheffield Parent Carer Forum have provided a summary of the different ways that families can share their views and experiences with the inspection team: https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/news/sheffield-is-being-inspected/

There will be an open meeting for all parents of children and/or young people with SEND on Tuesday 13th November, 11.45am-1pm, with the venue to be confirmed.

You can contact the inspection team directly by email using the following address: lasend.support@ofsted.gov.uk
Please be aware, the inspectors will read your email but they cannot reply to individual cases.

There is also an interactive webinar where you can answer up to 12 questions about your experience and leave comments. You need to register for the webinar before 13th November: http://bit.ly/LASENDSheffieldcitycouncil

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