Issue - meetings

Cabinet received a report on the alternative provision for children and young people in Lancashire. The report provided and an overview of the alternative provision that is currently available across the county, how it is being used and the potential impact it may have on key outcomes for children and young people.

Resolved: That;

  i.  The information set out in this report which provides an overview of the current situation in Lancashire with respect to alternative provision and key outcomes in comparison with England be considered;

  ii.  Approaches and recommendations that have been set out in the report in relation to alternative provision be considered; and

  iii.  The proposed Alternative Provision Strategy, as set out at Appendix 'A' that has been developed to align with existing strategies within Lancashire to support children and young people with additional needs be approved.