About SEND East
SEND East facilitates collaboration among local authorities across the region to enhance all aspects of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It promotes the sharing of best practice, joint problem-solving, constructive challenge, and continuous improvement.
This work is led by Improvement East and the regional SEND lead, Sheelagh Sullivan, and is sponsored by Michael Marks, Director of Children’s Services in Southend and the designated lead DCS for the programme. The Regional Self-Evaluation and Peer Challenge process informs the identification of regional priorities.
The Strategic SEND Steering Group steers collaboration, innovation, and improvement efforts, driving the implementation of the Regional SEND Development Plan. All activities are undertaken in close collaboration with health partners, children and young people, and their families.
The SEND RIIA is working with Local Area Partnerships across the region on a variety of projects that support improving the experiences and outcomes of children and young people with SEND and their families.
Network / Project Pages
Please click below for information and resources for each Network / Project.
CPD & Training Resources
Please click below for the resources from our training sessions.
Inclusion Case Studies
Please click where each local authority has shared a case study highlighting how they are promoting and developing inclusive practice
Previous Events
Below are an example of some of the events that have taken place within the Eastern Region.
