SEND Priority Action Plan (PAP)
Sutton's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services are set for priority action following a critical review in September 2026.
Sutton's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services are set to receive priority action after 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.
This action was triggered by widespread or systemic failures identified by the CQC's assessment of the dysphagia pathway and the local area partnership's mechanisms for identifying and mitigating risks. The inspection highlighted unacceptable delays for children and families accessing specialist assessment and intervention.
A SEND Priority Action Plan is a policy designed to improve services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, addressing identified issues. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Sutton's SEND services are set to receive priority action following a critical review. Source
- The review by Ofsted and CQC identified an Area for Priority Action in September 2026. Source
- This area concerns dysphagia pathways and risk management within the health system. Source
- The action was triggered by widespread or systemic failures identified by the CQC. Source
- Unacceptable delays for children and families accessing specialist assessment were highlighted. Source
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