Introduction

A key priority within our SEND and inclusion Strategy 2021-23 is to ensure there are enough educational placements for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  Work towards the development of a draft SEND Education Sufficiency Strategy has been ongoing, and in June 2021 a consultation was held to seek the views of key stakeholders across Buckinghamshire on 6 proposals. These proposals were developed following a needs and demand analysis in relation to pupils with SEND and the types of educational placements that would be required over the next 5 years.  The draft strategy was completely new as Buckinghamshire has not had a SEND Education Sufficiency Strategy in previous years.