Statutory duty
In accordance with the Department for Education (DfE) statutory guidance (2016), the local authority (LA) is responsible for:
- promoting participation of children and young people in education, employment, and training
- tracking and supporting children and young people's activities
- securing sufficient suitable education provision.
The following national policy and guidance underpins the principles and aims of this strategy:
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 Years
- Children and Families Act 2014
- The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Equality Act 2010
- Get Britain Working: White Paper
- Preparation for Adulthood Arrangements in Local Areas: A Thematic Review
The following local policy and strategy will be closely linked and intertwined with the delivery of this strategy:
- Southend SEND strategy 2023 to 2026
- Tackling Poverty Strategy 2023 to 2026
- Living well Strategy 2022 to 2027