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-2024-v17-March-040324 (5) (PDF) [936KB]

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: 2024 to 2025 operational guide - 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