SEND Code of Practice Review and Action Plan

Overview

The SEND Code of Practice Compliance Action Plan helps SENCOs and leaders in schools in England review provision against the SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years, record actions and track progress.

What it covers

• Identification & Assessment – structured early identification and the Assess-Plan-Do-Review model
• Parental & Pupil Engagement – working with parents and pupils to improve outcomes
• Collaboration with External Agencies – actions for working with local authorities, healthcare professionals and social care services
• High-Quality Teaching & Individualised Support – Quality First Teaching and differentiation across the curriculum
• Staff Training & Development – checks on the statutory SENCO qualification requirement and ongoing training
• Monitoring & Evaluation – tracking intervention effectiveness and pupil progress, with prompts that link to Ofsted's school inspection toolkit
• Inclusive School Culture & Accessibility – checks against the school's Equality Act 2010 duties on accessibility
• Governance & Leadership – accountability for school leaders and governors

Who is this for?

• SENCOs & Inclusion Leads – to structure SEND provision and record evidence
• Headteachers & Senior Leaders – to review provision against the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted's school inspection toolkit
• Governors & Trusts – to oversee SEND provision and funding allocation
• Teachers & Support Staff – to put inclusive practice for pupils with SEND into action

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