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informed planning and practice. 2 The effectiveness of communication with partners the Reforms List of activities undertaken evidencing ongoing communications practice: Key partners were brought in to the SEN Reforms Pathfinder programme (Change/ Implementation Board and workstreams) from the outset to develop the proposals. This has included representatives from all key stakeholder groups to develop the proposals, raise awareness and communicate and input to national policy. This continues to in to 2016. A Communications Plan was developed with Corporate Communications and key communications were produced and disseminated via agreed channels. A further Communication Plan has been developed for Autumn 2015 external launch and promotion of the Hampshire Local Offer. Headteachers/Principals, SEN/Learning Difficulty and Disability Co-ordinators and SEN Governors/Board members (Schools and Colleges) were invited to briefings in the Summer term 2014. 1,500 attended. Over 1,500 school representatives attended briefings Summer 2014 Annual Special School Governors conference with SEN agenda item Regular to all schools strategic groups (Primary, Secondary and Special) to gauge feedback and raise awareness Raising awareness in education settings and other key stakeholders focus on outcomes for living your life as they prepare for adulthood. Raising awareness amongst parent/carers and YP about the Reforms. Working well Developing the SENCo interface through Senior Special Needs Officers having termly meetings. Agree the development of a direct SENCos forum/interface in consultation with schools, colleges and early year’s settings. Communications Plan needs to continue for the Local Offer.