SEND Legislation & Guidance
SEND LEGISLATION
SEND Code of Practice January 2015 (PDF) [3MB]
Special educational needs and disabilites guide for parents and carer (PDF) [566KB]
Noddy No nonsense Guide to-SEN law 2022 Nov update (PDF) [829KB]
SEND and alternative provision improvement plan (PDF) [1MB]
Mental capacity act code of practice (PDF) [1MB]
Children and Families Act 2014 (legislation.gov.uk)
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 (legislation.gov.uk)
The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (legislation.gov.uk)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (legislation.gov.uk)
School admissions code - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
High needs funding: 2023 to 2024 operational guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Equality Act 2010 (legislation.gov.uk)
Disability rights: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
National Disability Strategy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
LOCAL AREA INSPECTION
Area SEND inspection: guidance for inspectors - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Area SEND inspections: information about ongoing inspections - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Area SEND: framework and handbook - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
SOCIAL CARE LEGISLATION
Short break care: how local authorities should provide it - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Area SEND inspections: information about ongoing inspections - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Area SEND: framework and handbook - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
HEALTH LEGISLATION