Presentation with an overview of the draft SEN Code of Practice

1. The Draft
SEN Code of Practice –
An Overview
October 2013

2. What the Code is
• Statutory guidance on duties, policies and procedures
relating to Part 3 of the Children and Families Bill and
associated regulations.
• Provides practical advice on how to carry out statutory
duties to identify, assess and make provision for
children and young people with special educational
needs (SEN).

3. Who must have regard to the Code
 local authorities
(education, social care
and relevant housing and
employment and other
services)
 early years providers
 schools
 FE colleges
 sixth form colleges
 academies/ free schools
 SEND Tribunal
 independent special
schools and independent
specialist providers
 pupil referral units and
alternative providers
 NHS England
 clinical commissioning
groups (CCGs)
 NHS trusts
 NHS Foundation Trusts
 Local Health Boards

4. Structure – 9 Chapters
1. Introduction
2. Summary
3. A Family Centred System
4. Working Together Across Education, Health and Care
5. The Local Offer
6. Early Years, Schools, Colleges and Other Education and
Training Providers
7. Assessments and Education, Health and Care Plans
8. Children and Young People in Specific Circumstances
9. Resolving Disputes

5. Chapter 1 - Introduction
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The duty to “pay regard” to the code
Transition arrangements
Definitions of special educational needs (SEN)
Related legislation and guidance

6. Chapter 2 - Summary
The Principles underpinning the Code
•The involvement of children, parents and young people in
decision making;
•The identification of children and young people’s needs;
•Collaboration between education, health and social care
services to provide support;
•High quality provision to meet the needs of children and
young people with SEN;
•Greater choice and control for young people and parents
over their support;
•Successful preparation for adulthood, including
independent living and employment.

7. Chapter 3 – A Family Centred System
Focus on:
•Involving children, parents and young people in decision
making
•The views of children and young people
•Supporting young people and their parents
•Impartial Information, Advice and Support
•Parent Carer Forums

8. Chapter 4 - Working Together Across
Education, Health and Care
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Working together for positive outcomes
Joint commissioning arrangements
Roles and Responsibilities
Designated Health Officer
Developing a Joint Understanding of Local Needs
Joint Planning and Delivery
Regional Collaboration
The health commissioning duty
Joint Review/ Improving Provision

9. Chapter 5 - The Local Offer
• Principles – Collaborative; Accessible; Comprehensive;
Transparent
• What must be included in the local offer
• Publishing the local offer
• Preparing and reviewing the local offer

10. Chapter 6 - Early Years, Schools, Colleges
and Other Education and Training Providers
• High expectations for children and young people with
SEN;
• Support for children and young people with SEN;
• The four areas of SEN;
• SEN Support in: Early Years; Schools; Further
Education
• Funding for SEN Support
• Admissions and Inclusion
• External Support in Educational Settings

11. Chapter 7 - Assessments and Education,
Health and Care Plans
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The need for an EHC assessment
Co-ordinated assessment, planning and timescales
EHC assessment and planning process
Advice and information for EHC assessments
Writing the EHC Plan
Requests for a school, college or other institution
Requesting a personal budget
Reviewing an EHC Plan

12. Chapter 8 - Children and Young
People in Specific Circumstances
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Looked after children
Care leavers
SEN and social care needs, including children in need
Children and young people educated out of area
Children and young people with SEN educated at home
Children with SEN in alternative provision
Young offenders in custody
Children of service personnel

13. Chapter 9 - Resolving Disputes
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Principles
Early resolution of disagreements
Disagreement resolution arrangements
Mediation
Parent and young people’s rights to appeal to Tribunal
Disability discrimination claims
Complaints about NHS or social care provision

14. Next Steps
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Consultation ends ……………….2013
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Implementation 1 September 2014