Kent Balanced System Implementation

Kent County Council and NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care System have committed to improve outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in the Kent County Council area.  The project is underpinned by use of The Balanced System®, an outcomes based framework and delivery model for integrated services.   More information about The Balanced System® can be found here.

This web page will provide an overview of the project as it progresses, links to key consultation surveys or events, and a place to publish updates as the work progresses.

High Level Project Timeline

February - Dec 2021 Stage 1: Understand Engage and understand: Therapy services LA services Schools Families and Young People Wider stakeholders

Sept 2021 - July 2022 Stage 2: Plan Analyse strengths and gaps Develop and propose options Develop Plan

Aug 2022 - Aug 2025 Stage 3: Do and Review Test Implement Monitor Evaluate

Stakeholder engagement throughout the journey

We have been working with commissioners and children's speech and language therapy providers.  We have sought the views of parents and carers, schools, settings and FE, wider professional colleagues across education, health and social care.  The links below will direct you to specific surveys or opportunities to share your views and experiences.

Useful information

Design event:

• presentation 
• Star, Bug, Moon feedback from design Event 1

Please also see the schools and settings, professionals and parent pages below for links to the surveys.