Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) School Offer
In September 2014, a new statutory Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) was introduced by the Department for Education (DfE). The SEND reforms build on the best practice over the past 13 years since the last Code of Practice was written. They aim to implement a new approach which seeks to join up help across education, health and care, from birth to 25. The reforms give schools the freedom to develop what works for them in partnership with their local authority, parents and young people
The reforms underpin the belief that, with the right provision, children with SEN can be supported to achieve good outcomes.
This document explains how The Minster Primary School plans to implement the new Code of Practice for SEND.
Special Educational Needs
The changes in the Children and Families Bill affect the way children with special educational needs (SEN) are supported in schools. The new approach begins in September 2014 and places pupils at the centre of planning. The key principles of the new legislation are:
- Young people and their families should be involved in discussions about the support they need, so they can share their knowledge and feed back to the school on the young person’s progress.
- Education, health and care plans (EHC) will replace statements of special educational needs. New assessments for additional educational needs will follow the EHC guidelines from September 2014. (Existing statements will remain in force until all children and young people have completed the transition, which will be within three years).
- School Action and School Action Plus will cease and be replaced by a single school-based category (SEN Support) for children who need extra specialist support.
The Minster Primary School is well placed to adopt these changes and looks forward to working with pupils and parents/carers to ensure fully inclusive access to our education.
Local Offer
Wiltshire Council has published its ‘Local Offer’ which sets out what is available in Wiltshire in relation to education and enables parents/carers and young people to access clear and comprehensive information about the support and opportunities that are available.
Information about the Wiltshire Local Offer can be accessed through this link
www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-offer
The Minster Primary School is an inclusive school. We uphold children’s right to education and recognise the diverse educational needs within our community. We acknowledge those needs may change over time and require a range of provision. We believe we have a duty to offer that provision where we can, to foster inclusion and provide full educational access. We ensure all
pupils are included in all aspects of school life.
The Minster Primary School's Offer for SEND pupils aims to provide information and answer some key questions for parents, carers and those who support children with SEND in our school. The Offer details the provision and support that parents and carers can expect our school to provide.