Safety Valve Programme

The Department for Education (DfE) has invited the council to join the national Safety Valve Intervention programme.  The Safety Valve Programme is designed to support Local Areas to create a balanced High Needs Block budget.

Haringey Council will receive £29.9 million in funding to implement 18 projects that align with the priorities set out in the Haringey SEND Strategy. These projects have been selected based on input of parents/carers, young people, health, social care and commissioning partners, and will contribute to shaping the future of the service. 

This programme runs for five years until 2028. 

Impact report 2023-2024

This document provides an update on the progress and achievements of the Safety Valve Programme, which aims to enhance the provision and efficiency of SEND services across the borough. 

Report highlights: 

  • An overview of the programme's progress thus far.
  • Details on the status of 18 key projects, each designed to significantly improve the support for our children and young people while efficiently utilising our resources. 
  • A summary of the milestones reached in the past year, including: 
    • Development of new early intervention resources. 
    • Establishment of additional specialist teaching roles. 
    • Implementation of a new capital programme to increase the number of educational places for children with SEND. 

These initiatives have collectively contributed to a net saving of £1.577 million for the first year, demonstrating our commitment to fiscal responsibility and educational excellence.

Monthly progress reports

We’re committed to transparency in implementing the Safety Valve Programme. To keep stakeholders informed, we publish a progress report each month.

Our commitment to transparency 

We are committed to building trust and engagement with SEND service users and Haringey residents by being transparent about the implementation of the Safety Valve Programme. 

We aim to keep all stakeholders well-informed and actively involved throughout the process. We will continue to collaborate with the SEND community as projects evolve, making adjustments as the programme develops.

Programme oversight

The Haringey Safety Valve Steering Group, chaired by the Director of Children's Services, oversees the programme to ensure effective implementation. The group includes key stakeholders, such as Schools Health and parent and carer representation via SEND Power, the Haringey SEND Parent Carer Forum.

Documents and reports:

Project summaries

The project summaries presentation provides an overview of the 18 projects funded by the Safety Valve Programme.

Additional resources

For those interested in more details, additional resources like the cabinet report and the Department for Education's Safety Valve agreement document are available

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