Know the difference
These documents could come to you for review together, or at different times. It's important you know the key difference between the 2:
- The SEND policy is aimed at staff and is more process driven
- The SEN information report is aimed at parents/carers, and needs to be easily accessible
If you need to brush up on terms relating to SEND, take a look at our SEND glossary.
Checklist for the SEND policy
Your school’s SEND policy should cover:
- Your school’s values, vision and broader aims around SEND
- How the policy was developed
- Who’s responsible for developing and implementing the policy
- Information on how pupils with SEN will be identified and how their needs will be assessed
- What training will be available to staff
- When the policy was approved and who approved it
Our checklist sets out in more detail everything that your policy should cover: