Decision details

10.1

Sheffield’s All-Age Autism Strategy sets the scene for supporting Sheffield to become an Autism friendly city. It is positive, ambitious, and focussed on delivering change in partnership and collaboration. The Strategy will be underpinned by an annually updated delivery plan which will have clear objectives and outcomes anticipated. This will be a partnership document, and a range of organisations will continue together to the delivery of the Strategy’s objectives.

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Strategy and Resources Policy Committee:-

(a) approves the All-Age Autism Strategy as detailed in the report now submitted; and

(b) requests that an update is brought to the Adult Health and Social Care and Education, Children & Families Policy Committees in six months’ time, along with an update of progress made on delivery actions.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

The strategy is a positive development for the city and will enable partner organisations to work together to develop an Autism friendly city.

10.3.2

Approving the strategy demonstrates the Committee’s commitment to partnership working across the City to improve citizens outcomes and experiences.

10.3.3

Approving the strategy also ensures the Council is fully compliant in its duties and responsibilities around Autism and is making a commitment to fulfil the priorities co-produced with local people to develop our approach to improving the quality of life and health outcomes for autistic people in Sheffield.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

Do Nothing: No alternative options have been considered as the Autism Strategy is a statutory requirement set out in the Autism Act 2009