SEE EVERY NEED
From early-intervention to wrap-around care, and from EHCPs to reasonable adjustments, I want what parents across Southend West and Leigh want: a SEND system that works for all and isn't about getting the luck of the draw.
See Every Need is about rooting local voices into national policy as the SEND system is reformed and brought back from the brink, but it's also about helping the young people and their families today as they navigate a very difficult path through to getting what that young person needs to thrive.
What is See Every Need?
Everyone knows that the Government inherited a broken SEND system when it entered into office in July 2024. I have witnessed first-hand how the system is entirely unsuitable for the SEND landscape, for the families and children it should be supporting and protecting, and for holding itself and other stakeholders to account when things do not go the way they should.
See Every Need is designed to amplify the voices of those in Southend West and Leigh and help be a part of the solution.
Inform Policy Changes
I want local voices to be at the heart of policymaking in Westminster. Only then can change and reform actually work for people who need it.
Improve Outcomes
The SEND system is holding local children back right now. My team and I are here to help young people and their families through this.
Work With Stakeholders
I'm working with parents, schools, charities, community groups, the Council, and experts on getting better resources for all.
Phase One Completed!
After a fantastic discussion event in Summer, and further submissions from parents and stakeholders alike, I met with the Minister for School Standards, Georgia Gould MP, to submit my See Every Need Report to the Department for Education.
Including a wide variety of suggestions, experiences, and honest and frank assessments, this report will form part of the decision-making process as the Government look to reform the SEND system.
You can read the report, and the letter from the Minister in reply, here!
See Every Need is for anyone who wants to be a part of improving the SEND system.
If you are struggling with the SEND system as a parent or young person, or you're a community stakeholder wanting to offer help or advice, please do reach out to me.