Inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission said leaders in the area have a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the different partners contributing to the implementation of government reforms to the system.
"This, combined with a strong sense of purpose and aspiration to improve outcomes for children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, means that partners are taking increasingly effective action to ensure that the reforms are implemented well," a letter outlining the findings of the inspection states.
Inspectors said the area's joint commissioning team has recently been strengthened by the appointment of a joint commissioning lead, while new care pathways and commissioning arrangements have been developed in order to streamline access to suitable services for children and young people.
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