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# AP & SEND Briefing 23rd October 2024

by [Sarah Logan](https://nextstepseducation.org/blog/author/sarah-logan) on November 25, 2024

Welcome to our mid-week round-up of Alternative Provision and SEND news across the South West and beyond, the last of this half term.

Below you'll find summaries and links of what's been in the news recently, the latest thinking and some of the great training links we think you'll find useful. Grab a coffee and take 10 minutes to get updated and through the midweek hump.

National Audit Office SEND Report out this week

This week will see the National Audit Office release its follow-up report on the 2019 SEND Report and subsequent DfE SEND & AP Improvement plan. The report will consider whether the DfE is supporting a sustainable SEND & AP system that delivers positive outcomes for CYP as well as whether the DfE are taking effective action to deliver longer-term systemic improvements identified in 2023's improvement plan.

The current picture is looking fragile, with Schools Week reporting an expected £2.5Bn deficit in dedicated schools grants and some councils, BCP included, making cuts to per-pupil funding that fall below minimum levels.

Read more [here](https://schoolsweek.co.uk/send-spend-spotlight-the-data-keeping-labour-up-at-night/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9GWtINflu3qpBRe2KRZqzvhT8p5yxHZyZ4OZ08eV1ZhyAV61Ctfp1y7JJEQrvrHsSNxh3q) and expect to see the NAO report [here](https://www.nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/support-for-children-and-young-people-with-special-educational-needs/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9GWtINflu3qpBRe2KRZqzvhT8p5yxHZyZ4OZ08eV1ZhyAV61Ctfp1y7JJEQrvrHsSNxh3q) later this week.

**ACAHM: The Association of Child & Adolescent Mental Health**

ACAHM have a wealth of knowledge, guides, podcasts and video training - all free to access on their website. They also have a network of mental health professionals, educators, social care and youth professionals with an active group for Devon & Cornwall members. You can join ACAHM (and the local group) [here](https://www.acamh.org/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9GWtINflu3qpBRe2KRZqzvhT8p5yxHZyZ4OZ08eV1ZhyAV61Ctfp1y7JJEQrvrHsSNxh3q) and access their free training resources at [acamhlearn.org](https://acamhlearn.org/Home?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9GWtINflu3qpBRe2KRZqzvhT8p5yxHZyZ4OZ08eV1ZhyAV61Ctfp1y7JJEQrvrHsSNxh3q)

Autism & Communication: Pete Wharmby

Former English teacher Pete Wharmby's book, Untypical, is a great read that unpicks how it feels to be autistic in a neurotypical world. With great insights into communication (Pete describes neurotypical and neurodivergent communication as needing translation) I think it's an essential for all educators looking to engage pupils and develop a more inclusive school environment. [Grab a copy](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untypical-world-autistic-people-should/dp/0008529302/ref=asc_df_0008529302/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8823435086189388386&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006516&hvtargid=pla-2281435178138&psc=1&psc=1&mcid=a220a77fe0343c8a8fca738242c61dc1&th=1&hvocijid=8823435086189388386-0008529302-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9GWtINflu3qpBRe2KRZqzvhT8p5yxHZyZ4OZ08eV1ZhyAV61Ctfp1y7JJEQrvrHsSNxh3q).

Our Range of Services

Responding to the needs of students, families and schools, we've reimagined our services, launching in person and face to face packages at a range of levels:

SEMH Online School

An 8-hour weekly package designed for pupils finding it difficult to attend school. The package includes 2 hours of each core subject (English, Maths, Science) over 3 days, along with a 1:1 mentoring hour and an optional peer group social session. Places available to KS3 students. Price £162.50 + VAT per week

Face to Face & Online group sessions

One hour subject specific sessions in online groups of 6 students. Available to Year 11 students taking GCSEs (please ask for exam board specific classes). 

One hour subject specific face to face sessions in Bideford in daytime small groups (6 students). Available in Year 7/8 group or Year 9/10 group. Price £12.50 + VAT per student per session.

Face to Face & Online 1:1 tuition and 1:1 mentoring

For students needing individualised packages of support we can offer bespoke tuition and mentoring sessions either online or face to face across the South West. 

One hour sessions available to Y1-Y11 students. Price from £54 + VAT per hour

All our services include a complete onboarding process (we manage and support timetables with tutors and families), reports after each session, attendance data monitoring, half-termly reviews, safeguarding monitoring and delivery by qualified teachers & mentors. 

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3. [Book a meeting](https://hubspot.nextstepseducation.org/alternative-provision-for-schools?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9GWtINflu3qpBRe2KRZqzvhT8p5yxHZyZ4OZ08eV1ZhyAV61Ctfp1y7JJEQrvrHsSNxh3q) with us 

Until next time, take care,

Sarah

Director, Next Steps Education

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