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Policies, procedures and guidance

In this section you will find information about the law, statutory guidance and government advice as well as Rotherham’s local policies which relate to support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Supporting documents

Supporting documents for Policies, procedures and guidance. These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

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Rotherham SEND Strategy
The Rotherham SEND Strategy looks at care and support for children and young people with SEND in Rotherham. The strategy includes
Vision and outcomes
Areas for development
It focuses on plans to work with families to improve services and sets out how changes will be measured.
Length: 11 pages (PDF)
This strategy is currently under review. (Rotherham SEND Strategy: My Life, My Rights)
PDF
Rotherham Joint Commissioning Strategy
The Rotherham Joint Commissioning Strategy looks at how services plan to work together to improve care and support for children and young people with SEND in Rotherham. The strategy includes
Commissioning responsibilities, approaches and principles
Planned outcomes
Local needs and what families tell us
Key achievements
Joint commissioning priorities for Rotherham 2020-2023
Length: 21 pages (PDF)
This strategy is currently under review.
PDF
Schools Accessibility Strategy 2023-2026
The Schools Accessibility Strategy (2023-2026) looks at how services support children and young people in schools in Rotherham. The strategy includes action plans and discussions of the following
– Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions
– Support from Early Years and Childcare
– Access to curriculum and the school environment
– Educational Psychology Service
– Early Help
– Admissions
– Transport
Length: 34 pages (PDF)
PDF
Privacy Policy
Rotherham SEND Written Statement of Action update following the latest Support and Challenge meeting 5
Length: 1 page (PDF)
PDF
Rotherham SEND Written Statement of Action Summary BRAG-on-a-PAGE May 2023
Length: 10 pages (PDF)
PDF
School Attendance Matters Pathway and Strategic Plan
 
School Attendance Matters Pathway and Strategic Plan looks at the challenge of improving school attendance through a partnership approach and a shared vision for Rotherham. The plan includes:
 
– Introduction and approach
– Legislation and guidance
– Responsibilities
– Vision and key principles
– Supporting good attendance
– How will we measure success
 
Length: 30 pages (PDF)
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Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025

The Rotherham Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy looks at how the Health and Wellbeing Board and local communities can work together to explore new ways of improving health and wellbeing in Rotherham. The strategy includes:

– What is meant by ‘health and wellbeing’
– Strategic aims
– Joint Strategic Needs Assessment – what the data tells us
– Strategic priorities: the areas the Health and Wellbeing Board will focus on to achieve the aims
–  Managing and monitoring the strategy
 
Length: 39 pages (PDF)
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RDaSH Clinical Strategy 2023 to 2028

This strategy looks at the Trust’s ambitions over the next five years, seeking to improve health and care for local people. The strategy includes:

– Our Values
– Our 28 Promises
– Working with others to develop our strategy
– How we will deliver the strategy
– Objectives
– Measuring success: who, how and when
 
Length: 30 pages (PDF)
PDF
Rotherham Adult Social Care Strategy 2024 to 2027

This strategy focuses on ensuring people are safe, healthy and can live well, within their local communities. The strategy includes:

– Our strategy
– Our vision and values
– Adult social care pathway
– Our purpose
– Our priorities
– Voice of the resident
– Useful contacts
 
Length: 10 pages (PDF)
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Rotherham’s All Age Autism Strategy 2024 to 2027
 
The Rotherham’s All Age Autism Strategy 2024 to 2027 looks at ensuring that autistic people living and working in Rotherham have the same opportunities as anyone else and can live rewarding and fulfilling lives. The strategy includes:
 
– Progress and Challenges since 2020
– Refreshing and Updating our Strategy
– Our Vision and Values
– Our Priorities 2024 to 2027
 
Length: 23 pages (PDF)
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