Overview
The SEND peer network meets regularly throughout the year. The peer network is for colleagues working in education, health and care. This work is funded through a subscription model.
Each of the 15 Local Authorities and 7 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) pay £500 for 2 delegates or £750 for 3 delegates to attend (except the Isles of Scilly who pay £250)
The subscription includes:
- 3 regional study days
- Monthly huddle meetings
- A contribution towards the costs of the annual 2-day conference
- An annual case officer event.
Subscriptions are due in April each year and colleagues can opt for 2 or 3 places per year. On top of the subscription, additional places can be purchased for the study days at a cost of £40.00 per person.
The governance for the SEND Peer Network is through the Regional Innovation and Improvement Alliance (RIIA).
Key Areas within the Project
Regional Study Days
Peer Network monthly huddles
SW SEND and AP Annual Conference
Case Officer Event (previously called the Plan writer event)
Membership
Local Authorities
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
- Bristol City Council
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Gloucestershire
- North Somerset
- Plymouth
- Scilly
- Somerset
- South Gloucestershire
- Swindon
- Torbay
- Wiltshire
Integrated Care Boards
- Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
- Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire(BNSSG) ICB
- Cornwall ICB
- Dorset BCP ICB
- Gloucestershire ICB
- Devon ICB
- Somerset ICB
Related Pages
Further information/support
Report on the Impact of SENDIASS in the SW region 2024
Briefing on the Impact of SENDIASS in the SW Region .
Education Endowment Foundation: Deployment of Teaching Assistants Guidance March 2025