An inspection by OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) notes that “things are changing for the better”, but Wirral’s Area SEND Partnership has “considerable work remaining” to ensure a consistently positive experience for children and young people with SEND.
The ‘Staysafe’ operations aim to tackle anti-social behaviour and identify other potential risks for young people who gather in known hot-spots during times like school holidays and when exams end.
Wirral is leading on the introduction of a new neurodiversity profiling tool for Cheshire and Merseyside. The pilot will help the borough’s neurodiverse children.
Parenting can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Across Wirral parents are supporting each other through the Being a Parent course - a free, practical, and supportive programme designed for parents and carers of children aged 2–11 years.
Help and support with finances and debts is available to all families across Wirral. Family Hubs provide a range of support for families, including free and confidential money and debt advice in partnership with Citizens Advice Wirral.
As one of ten local authorities selected to deliver the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme in April 2024, Wirral Council will continue this innovative work and will support authorities across the North West to embed these changes under the new guidance.
