This details the responsibilities that:
- councils,
- early years settings
- and schools in England
Have to support children with SEND.
This includes what information they have to publish to support families.
All early years childcare providers, which offer funded places must meet the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice. These include:
- Involving children and parents in decision making.
- Ensure that parents and children get the information and support they need
- Responding quickly to children’s emerging needs
- Planning ahead and working towards positive outcomes for children
- A focus on inclusive practice.
- Better coordination between services. With joined-up assessments and plans for children who need support from several services
The great majority of children with SEND are successfully included in mainstream settings.