Karen welcomes recommendation for SEND overnight residential accommodation to be continued

Moorlands MP, Karen Bradley has welcomed the recommendation to continue overnight residential support for children with SEND.

Following a review of the service which is provided at five of the 23 special schools in the county, Karen is delighted that the Cabinet member at Staffordshire County Council responsible for Education and SEND will be recommending that the Council continues this support.

The current contract was due to end in the summer of 2024 and the recommendation is to extend the contract until July 2026.

Overnight residential accommodation is provided at special schools Cicely Haughton in Wetley Rocks and Horton Lodge in Rudyard and Karen has seen for herself just what a vital service this is for many children.

Karen commented,

“I am absolutely delighted to hear about this recommendation. I have spoken to staff, children and parents at these schools and know just how important thisresidential support is to them.

“I understand that the Cabinet at SCC will formally consider the proposal in the New Year and look forward to a positive outcome.”