1. The new SEND Code of Practice 0-25 Years
What does this mean?

2. New areas of need Social, Emotional and Mental Sensory/Physical
Communication
Cognitive

3. Statements All to be replaced by an EHC Plan
S becomes an E on INTEGRIS coding
3 years to change over existing Statements (Conversions)
Transition years are a priority

4. M/SA/SA+ Register to be scrutinised
M/SA/SA+ To be amalgamated and replaced with “SEN support” or “K” on INTEGRIS
We still need to differentiate as a school!

5. MEPS
MEP requirement replaced with Assess/Plan/Do/Review – see examples
Still needs to be reviewed termly
More emphasis on teacher to carry out cycle
SMART and relevant targets

6. Implications for schools
Must meet their Equality Act duty for pupils with disabilities
Must use their best endeavour to meet pupil’s SEN (Stage on register)
Must keep parents informed when SEN support is given and involve them in reviews of progress
Must admit a pupil when the school is named in a EHC Plan
Must co-operate with the LA in developing a local offer
Must produce and publish online a School SEN information report
Must have regard to the new 0-25 SEND Code of Practice

7. The Local Offer

8. What is the Local Offer?
Social, educational, health and social care provision for young people with SEND
Details of how parents/young people can request an EHC Plan assessment
Arrangements for identifying and assessing SEN
Childcare and leisure activities
Other educational provision for Post 16 e.g. apprenticeships
Transition support between phases
Sources of information, advice and support
Information about the First-Tier tribunal (SEN and disability)
Independent schools and specialist colleges