Children's minister Sarah Teather announced details of the programmes, which will support the delivery of short breaks, aim to give more information to parents, and help disabled young people and those with SEN prepare for employment, training and independent living.
One consortium, which will be led by Serco in partnership with the Short Breaks Network, has been tasked with helping local authorities deliver on their legal obligations to provide short breaks and involve parents.
The Council for Disabled Children will support services across England to provide information to parents on their rights and responsibilities and the National Development Team for Inclusion will lead another group to work with local authorities, schools, young people and their families to raise aspirations in secondary school and plan for employment, training and independent living after they leave school.
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