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Special Educational Needs (SEN) guidance for schools

Special Educational Needs (SEN) guidance for schools

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These pages offer guidance and documentation on Special Educational Needs (SEN) for schools and parents / carers.

Information is available on the following subjects, using the links on the menu bar:

  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs);
  • School SEN policy guidance;
  • School Action and School Action Plus;
  • Accessibility guidance for schools;
  • Attendance policy and guidance;
  • Children's speech and language therapy services school referral form;
  • Policy document for the education of children with medical needs;
  • SEN monitoring strategy;
  • Strategy for outreach from special schools;
  • Guidance booklet for parents/carers;
  • The use of restrictive physical intervention in schools.

The useful links page also provides access to relevant information from Inclusion Services covering the following subjects, as well as links to other relevant council sites:

  • Annual review guidance and documentation;
  • Statutory assessment (Special Educational Needs).

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