Support for children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

SEND strategy and policy

SEND and alternative provision improvement plan policy paper

The SEND and alternative provision improvement plan sets out the government's plans to change the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision system in England.

Area SEND inspections: framework and handbook

The Area SEND inspections: framework and handbook document sets out the government's framework and handbook for inspecting local area arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It was devised jointly by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for use from 2023.

BCP Council have produce a quick reference guide on the Local Area SEND Inspection detailing what local services will be inspected, what the inspectors will be looking at and the process during the inspection

SEND statutory guidance

You can find information on national statutory guidance for SEND.

Local SEND strategy and plans