15/10/2026
The Government has given a vote of confidence to plans for services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton SEND Partnership's Reform Plan has been approved by the Department for Education, recognising the strength of work taking place in the city to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Its approval confirms that the partnership’s approach is aligned with the Government's national ambitions for supporting children and young people with additional needs. It also unlocks funding worth approximately £12.72m which will repay 90% of the council's overspend in this area up to the end of 2025/26.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “This is a big vote of confidence in the progress we are making to transform SEND services in Wolverhampton, and reflects the hard work and commitment of staff, schools, health partners, parents and carers, and children and young people over the last few years.
"We are committed to creating an inclusive and sustainable system where children and young people with SEND receive the right support, at the right time. We welcome the Government's recognition of the strengths in our plan and are focused on turning those commitments into lasting change."
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