Lee has hosted a roundtable meeting held in Parliament with a group of cross sector, multi agency professionals from health, education and employment, charity representatives and parents from across Corby and East Northamptonshire to listen to them and hear the changes needed to the system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
“I was delighted to host the Corby and East Northamptonshire SEND Roundtable this week held in Parliament.” said Lee Barron MP. “This important group of local people are shaping the future of government policy and seeking solutions to the failing SEND system. This will ensure every child gets the education to which they are entitled.”
Lee brought together members of the SEND community earlier this year in Corby to formulate a submission to the Parliamentary Education Select Committee enquiry into SEND provision. This is the second meeting of that group.
The government has kickstarted engagement on plans to help more pupils with SEND have their needs met in local schools and this meeting led by Lee Barron will feed into these new plans to modernise the education system so that inclusion is at the very heart, and that every local school is able to meet children’s needs.
“This was an important day and I am grateful that members of the local SEND community, teachers and other professionals were able to come to Parliament.” Lee Barron MP continued. “It was encouraging that Chair of the Education Select Committee Helen Hayes MP was able to join us for part of the day.”
Lee was joined from representatives of SENDS 4 Dads, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Not Fine in School campaign, Lodge Park Academy, the University of Bedfordshire, the Red Kite Special Academy and others.
“This event is bringing together those people who have first-hand experience of both the challenges that we are facing but also the solutions.” said Natalie Packer, an Author and Independent Education Consultant specialising in SEND and school improvement who led discussions on the day.
“I know from speaking to parents, carers and schools across my constituency that support for children with SEND is a top priority.” Lee Barron said. “That is why I will continue to listen to them and continue to meet with them to ensure their everyday experiences form part of future Government plans.”
“The outcomes from this round table event will now be shared with Bridget Phillipson MP, the Secretary of State for Education.” he said.
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