The Lamb Enquiry

Chair: Brian Lamb

Special Educational Needs and Parental Confidence
Brian Lamb , who is the Chair of the Special Educational Consortium(SEC), was asked by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) to look at how to increase parental confidence in the identification of and provision for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Many parents of children with dyslexia, find it difficult to be heard in the school system. The purpose of this enquiry was therefore to look at better ways of involving parents in their child’s education, but also to develop better home/school collaboration around learning and to give parents increased access to information and support.

Update

Brian Lamb has submitted his reports on the Quality and clarity of statements and Inspection, accountability and school improvement to the Secretary of State. In his accompanying letter, Brian outlines his recommendations, including two statutory changes: one to provide a right of appeal for parents if a local authority decides not to amend a statement after a review; one to place a specific duty on Ofsted to report on the quality of the education provided for disabled children and children with SEN. The Secretary of State’s reply accepts Brian’s recommendations and commits to finding a legislative opportunity to make the changes.

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