designated clinical officers for SEND
Councils in North West London are working to standardise special school nursing for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
In November 2025, the North West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on efforts to standardise and improve special school nursing across eight boroughs. This initiative aims to reduce inconsistencies and enhance service quality for children with special educational needs and disabilities, involving standardising service specifications and implementing a shared care/delegation model.
The designated clinical officer (DCO) role is responsible for incorporating expertise into service design and skill mix requirements for children with special educational needs and disabilities. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- In November 2025, the North West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on standardising special school nursing. Source
- The initiative aims to reduce inconsistencies and enhance service quality for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Source
- The plan involves standardising service specifications and implementing a shared care/delegation model. Source
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