n 2019 the council awarded a contract for parent, participation, engagement and co-production.
The purpose of the contract was to ensure that parents/carers of children and young people with SEND have the opportunity to express their views and influence SEND service delivery.
The contract ends on 31 March 2025, therefore we are seeking approval to go out to tender to procure for a provider to deliver this service.
Section 19 of the Children and Families Act 2014 states that the local authority must gather views, wishes and feeling as well as recognising the importance of participation.
The SEND Code of Practice 2015 also states that local authorities are actively encouraged to work with Parent Carer Forums.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Effect on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/11/2024
Decision due: 10 Dec 2024 by Corporate Director of Strategic Resources
Lead member: Executive Member for Children & Families
Lead director: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
Contact: Howard Emmett Email: Howard.emmett@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Howard.Emmett@northyorks.gov.uk.