Our joint commissioning approach with NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group.

pdf The Local Area Joint Commissioning Strategy for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services for Children and Young People in Bristol (888 KB) outlines our joint commissioning approach to deliver on the strategic aims and ambitions for our children and young people with SEND.

It shows how we'll work together with NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group to work to plan, commission and deliver services in a holistic and joined up way across education, health and care.

Outcomes for children and young people will be developed in accordance to the Children and Young People’s Outcomes Framework.

This document also outlines the commissioning priorities for the next 12 months and for the next 24 months and beyond.

This commissioning strategy supports Bristol’s Belonging Strategy 2021 to 2024

The Bristol Belonging strategy sets out our vision and key priorities for the provision of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).