Improvements have been ordered in the organisation which provides education for children and young people with learning difficulties in Trafford.
A report says youngsters are waiting too long for an assessment over autism or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, known as ADHD.
This ‘negatively impacts on the support they receive and their chances of success in education’. The joint findings of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted have also highlighted ‘inconsistent experiences and outcomes’ for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the borough.
The services are provided by Trafford council and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board in a ‘local area partnership’.
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