SEND statutory guidance

Use the resources below to understand a SENCO's legal obligations, follow a graduated approach and implement the SEND Code of Practice requirements in school.

SEN information report template
Use our SEN information report template and guide to communicate key information to parents clearly

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SEN model policy
Use this template to create a special educational needs policy for your school

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Accessibility plan
Clarify how your school will manage this aspect of its SEND provision with our accessibility plan template

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Four things to know about the engagement model
The engagement model is a new form of assessment for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum tests. Charlie Roden outlines four key things schools need to know
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The assess, plan, do, review cycle in practice
You may know what the graduated approach is, but do you know how to put it into practice? Natalie Packer gives a practical outline of the process
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Applying for an EHC plan
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SEN information report: document or process?
The SEN information report is an opportunity to reflect on provision, progress and impact. Anita Devi offers some suggestions for updating and sustaining a meaningful document
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EHCPs: parental views
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Rochford Review: what are the implications for schools?
Review group member and former special school headteacher Richard Aird explains what the final report of the Rochford Review has found, and how it proposes to change statutory assessment
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Webinar: SENCO preparation and policy update 2014
This SENCO preparation webinar offers expert advice and updates on the timescale and implementation of new policy and guidance relating to SEN in 2014
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SEND statutory guidance

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