The Change Programme Partnership was launched by the Department for Education (DfE) in September 2023 to test and deliver reforms to SEND and Alternative Provision
Representatives from the DfE, the REACh Consortium, local areas representing…
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The Thriving Through Change project is designed to support the education sector in further developing sustainable systems and practices which minimise the impact of transitions on children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and educational success…
What are the general requirements for schools?
In schools, teachers are responsible and accountable for the progress and development of the pupils in their class, including where pupils access…
The annual review is the statutory process of looking at the needs and provision specified in an EHC Plan, and deciding whether these need to change.
The first review of the EHC plan must be held within 12 months of the EHC plan being finalised…
The Medical Needs Policy is there to support children who can’t attend school full time because of a medical need. This can be a physical need or a mental health need. The policy is there to support children who have been absent from school, because of…
What are reasonable adjustments and how do they help disabled pupils at school?
All pupils should be helped to fulfil their potential. Reasonable adjustments can help level the playing field by minimising the disadvantages that pupils with…
What is High Needs Funding
HNF is paid for from the national budget allocation for mainstream Rutland schools. It can be accessed for any child without an EHCP attending a mainstream Rutland School. It is also…
You may be able to access free transport to school for your child if they have special educational needs or are disabled.
Early years: Children below school age may be entitled to transport help in special circumstances.
Children…
Each school and education provision is required to have contact with pupils to ensure their safety and well-being, in person, albeit virtually. If no contact has been possible, the school or education provider should have done the following:
1.…