Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 80
80
Accepted in Part
Utilise NICE expertise to produce new evidence-led SEND guidelines and intervention pathways.
Conclusion
Bringing education and health more closely together should be supported by an evidence led approach, drawing on the role of NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) to produce new SEND guidelines and intervention pathways. (Recommendation, Paragraph 277)
Government Response Summary
The government agrees that reforms should be evidence-based and refers to the 10-Year Health Plan and an independent evaluation of the Early Language Support for Every Child programme to inform future decisions. However, they do not commit to specifically drawing on NICE to produce new SEND guidelines and intervention pathways.
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
Effective. Reforms should be grounded in evidence, ensuring all education settings know where to go to find effective practice that has excellent long-term outcomes for children. As set out in the 10 Year Health Plan, building on the successes of programmes such as Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC), we will ensure that education and healthcare providers work together with other local services to plan and deliver evidence-based early interventions for children. An independent evaluation of the ELSEC programme is taking place. This will explore the overall impact of the ‘test and learn’ programme and provide a robust evidence base to inform future decisions and next steps in shaping inclusive education and early support systems across all local areas.