What is the SEND Futures Value for Money Feasibility Study?
The aim of this research project is to test whether it is possible to conduct a large-scale Value for Money (VfM) study of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision. This is part of the SEND Futures programme announced by the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP, in December 2018. The goal is to develop a better understanding of children and young people with SEND and the support that they receive, and enhance the sector’s understanding of how outcomes should be defined for pupils with SEND.
What is the purpose of this survey?
The survey collects information about the way in which you measure and record needs, finance and outcomes data for pupils with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans. This information will be used to get a better understanding of the type and quality of data held by different settings.
Who should be completing the survey?
It should preferably be completed by a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in conjunction with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to answer and we will be collecting responses until Sunday 4th August, so please ensure you complete the survey by then.
Will the information shared as part of the survey be identifiable?
At the beginning of the survey we will be asking that you provide your setting’s Unique Reference Number (URN), UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) or Local Authority Establishment Number (LAESTAB). This is only to match the data collected in this survey to data collected in statutory returns. Your setting will not be identifiable to DfE or in any published reports, rather, it will only be identifiable to Social Finance. You will have the option of not providing your setting’s URN, UKPRN or LAESTAB. However this will require you to answer additional questions about your setting’s characteristics.
The only personal information we will collect is your email address and phone number, which is optional and will only be captured if you wish to take part in a follow-up interview. Your personal information will be stored securely until the end of this year, when the research period is over. We respect your trust and protect your privacy and will therefore not share your email address with third parties unless otherwise agreed with you in advance.
Is there someone I can speak to about this survey?
Should you be interested in hearing more about the survey, or if you need help with any of the questions, please contact us on 020 7663 5226 or Stine.Joergensen@socialfinance.org.uk. If you wish to speak to a representative from the DfE, please send an email to Molly.Adamat@education.gov.uk.