expert hand offer
Bexley's expert hand offer, which provides specialist advice to mainstream schools, was highlighted as part of the council's successful SEND reforms in October 2026.
Bexley's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) improvement notice was lifted in October 2026, with the expert hand offer highlighted as a key part of the council's successful reforms. Councillor Caroline Newton, Cabinet Member for Finance, Corporate Services and Education, announced the positive news. Mr. Taylor, Head of Service for Early Health and MASH, detailed the SEND reform plan, which included the expert hand offer.
The expert hand offer is an initiative within Bexley's SEND reform plan. It provides specialist advice to mainstream schools, forming one of four key areas of focus in the council's efforts to enhance its SEND provision.
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