On this page you will find information on the Brent Strategic development and journey.
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Brent's Inclusion journey
Brent’s Access to Inclusive Technology (BAIT)
The Brent Access to Inclusive Technology (BAIT) Guidance outlines the assistive technology (AT) tools available to help children and young people in Brent schools. These tools. range from simple items like colored paper and slant boards to advanced, high-tech tools like speech-to-text software and vision aids. They help students learn better and be more independent. Schools are expected to pay for cheaper tools (under £500), but can ask for help with more expensive ones from the Brent Local Authority, supported by professional recommendations.
This guidance applies to children and young people in Brent mainstream settings, with specific provisions for specialist and out-of-borough placements.
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SEND Strategy 2021 - 25
Download and read our current SEND strategy. This is an important document, which helps to guide the support we offer and has been shaped by parents, carers and young people.
You can now also find information and updates to our progress on the SEND strategy.
Brent Local Offer SEND inspection report
Following Brent’s local area revisit of special educational and disabilities (SEND) provision in May 2019 by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), inspectors have said that local area leaders have made sufficient progress to improve each of the serious weaknesses identified at the initial inspection in May 2017.
Brent's Special Provision Capital Fund plan
Local authorities must ensure there are sufficient good school places for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Brent has been given £2.89 million of funding from the government between 2018 and 2021 to create new school places and improve existing facilities for children and young people with SEND, in consultation with parents and providers.
Celebrating SEND in Brent
June 2023
Our SEND Celebration week was held in June to acknowledge the achievements of Brent children and young people with SEND. There was a public art exhibition on display in the Civic Centre, which showcased the many artistic talents of our children and young people.
Delivering better value in SEND
The Delivering Better Value in SEND programme (DBV in SEND) is aiming to support local authorities and their local area partners to improve the delivery of SEND services for children and young people whilst working towards financial sustainability.
55 local areas, including Brent, have opted to participate in the initiative and are being supported to identify the highest impact changes that can be made to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, and to optimise the use of finances.
You can find out more about this programme by visiting the DBV website
25x25Challenge
The 25x25 Challenge is encouraging young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND) to experience 25 cultural experiences by the age of 25.
From going to a concert, visiting a gallery or taking part in a community event, share your memorable experiences with us at 25x25challenge@brent.gov.uk and we’ll post to our Instagram account.