The All Means All Inclusion Plan is the city’s local programme for delivering the Government's national SEND reforms. These reforms are designed to improve outcomes by making it easier for children and young people with SEND and their families to get the right support earlier, closer to home and in a more joined up way.

Developed in partnership with education providers, health and care services, voluntary organisations, parent carers, children and young people, and the City of Wolverhampton Council, the All Means All Inclusion Plan sets out a shared approach to improving inclusion across the city.

And, as the programme moves into its delivery phase, partners want people with lived and professional experience of SEND to help guide its further development and implementation.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said:  "The national SEND reforms are focused on improving inclusion, providing earlier support, and helping services work better in partnership.

"Through the All Means All Inclusion Plan we want to ensure children and young people in Wolverhampton get the right support at the right time. But to make that happen, we need the people who use and deliver SEND services to be involved.

"We want to hear from children and young people, families, education providers, health services, community organisations and professionals. Their experiences, ideas and feedback will help us design, test and improve the way support works across Wolverhampton, and make sure services meet the needs of local families.

"You do not need to be an expert to get involved. We value lived experience and welcome anyone who wants to help improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND."

To find out more and to get involved, please visit Delivering SEND reforms in Wolverhampton. 

People will be able to join one or more of the workstreams which will drive delivery of the plan: Strengthening Inclusion (improving inclusive practice, early identification and support); Access to Support (improving access to advice, expertise and specialist support); Inclusive Culture and Improvement (using data, evidence and lived experience to drive continuous improvement); and Co-Production (ensuring children, young people and families are central to decision making and service development).