dysphagia
Sutton Council's SEND services are addressing priority actions regarding dysphagia pathways following a critical inspection.
Sutton Council's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services are facing priority action following a critical review by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in September 2026. The joint inspection identified an Area for Priority Action concerning dysphagia, a medical condition characterised by difficulty in swallowing, pathways and risk management within the health system, noting widespread failures and unacceptable delays for children and families accessing specialist assessment and intervention.
The CQC's assessment of the dysphagia pathway and the local area partnership's mechanisms for identifying, understanding, and mitigating risks jointly triggered the priority action. Sutton's People Committee discussed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision as part of its in-year performance review in September 2026.
Key facts
- Sutton's SEND services are set to receive priority action following a critical review by Ofsted and the CQC in September 2026. Source
- The joint inspection identified an Area for Priority Action concerning dysphagia pathways and risk management within the health system. Source
- The inspection highlighted that children and families were experiencing unacceptable delays in accessing specialist assessment and intervention. Source
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