Sutton Mencap
Sutton's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, which include support for people with learning disabilities, are facing priority action following a critical review.
Sutton'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 pathways and risk management within the health system, noting unacceptable delays in accessing specialist assessment and intervention.
Sutton Mencap is a local charity providing support and services for people with learning disabilities in Sutton. The critical review of SEND services highlights issues within the broader system that provides care and support for individuals with disabilities in the borough.
Key facts
- Sutton'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. Source
- The joint inspection identified an Area for Priority Action concerning dysphagia pathways and risk management within the health system. Source
- The inspection noted unacceptable delays in accessing specialist assessment and intervention for children and families. Source
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