Summary and next steps

The neurodiversity pledge and action plan will be monitored over the next 12-month period with updates presented to the Adults' and Children’s Workforce Boards, quarterly in the first year.

Adults' and Children’s Practice Forums, Let’s Talk sessions, staff surveys and engagement with staff networks or other groups will receive and provide feedback on the action plan and developments during the year.

This plan to be received and endorsed by the Disabled Employee Network (DEN), Trade Unions, Children’s and Adults Senior Management Teams and Workforce Boards and Councils Diversity and Inclusion Board.

We will review and publish an updated plan for 2026/27.