Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 79
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Identify SEND as health system priority, strengthening ICB accountability and senior officer visibility.
Conclusion
SEND should be identified as a priority across the health system and ongoing NHS restructuring must be used as an opportunity to strengthen the role and accountability of health services in supporting children and young people with SEND. This includes ensuring that ICBs are fully engaged in local SEND systems, with clearly defined responsibilities and mechanisms for joint planning and delivery. The seniority, authority and visibility of senior responsible officers for SEND within ICBs must be increased. (Recommendation, Paragraph 276)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗