Disabled children register survey

Proposal

The Children Act 1989 requires all local authorities to keep a voluntary register of disabled children in the area. The aim of the register is to help local areas understand how many disabled children and young people (and those with special educational needs or some additional needs) live in there area and to assist them in planning provision and support.

Shropshire Council have asked an Independent person, Sue North, to review the current register and make some recommendations for the future.

Sue is working with parent carer representatives, (Shropshire's parent carer forum PACC) disability professionals and other relevant stakeholders, to find out how the current register works and how it is used to support families. Also how this helps the local area to use the information to plan good support and services for children and young people and their families in the future.

We are keen to hear from parent carers your thoughts about the Disabled Children's Register and what you would like for the future. You can do this by filling in this quick survey monkey questionnaire which should not take more than 10 minutes.

Please click on the 'How to get involved' tab at the top of the page to access the survey.

How to get involved

Use the green button below to access the online survey.

Go to the survey »

If you would rather complete this over the telephone, please call Sue North on 078919 42755 so we can arrange to do this.

Summary of responses

52 parent carers responded to the survey, giving their views on:

  • Their current understanding of the register
  • Their preferences for a future register

This information was used by an independent consultant, commissioned by Shropshire council to review the current position of a register and to make recommendations for its future development. 

Outcome

The review and recommendations are being reported to the SEN & Disabled Children & Young People 0-25 Strategic Board on 22 September for further consideration. 

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