Schools

Schools have numerous responsibilities in relation to children and young people, the following being specifically in relation to those with SEND:

Appoint a SEND governor, or a sub- committee with specific oversight of the school’s arrangements for SEN and disability to have oversight of the arrangements for SEND in school
Identify how many pupils in the school have SEND and ensure provision is made in accordance with the SEND CoP
Know how much money the school receives in SEND funding and ensure an appropriate budget arrangement is in place to discharge its duties to arrange provision for pupils with SEND and/or disabilities
Review and approve the SEND policy and any other relevant policies
Monitor the progress of children and young people with SEND and ensure that the provisions specified in EHCPs are made
Ensure that SEND provision is integrated into the school improvement plan
Publish on their website the school SEND policy and a description of the arrangements and specialist provisions made for children and young people with SEND
Appoint a SENCO who is a qualified teacher
Invest in whole school and targeted training for staff
Ensure inclusive teaching and support is embedded throughout the school and that all teachers understand that they are responsible for pupils with SEND
Provide information on school arrangements for SEND to parents and governors
Consider pre-emptive arrangements for pupils (present and future) with a disability