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Ofsted inspection: SEN provision

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Last updated on 19 August 2016
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How is SEN evaluated in an Ofsted inspection? We outline how special educational needs (SEN) provision is evaluated according to the inspection handbook. We also relay advice on how a link governor for SEN could prepare for inspection.

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Contents

  1. 1 Evaluation of SEN as part of 'overall effectiveness'
  2. 2 Evaluation of SEN as part of 'outcomes for pupils'
  3. 3 Evaluation of SEN as part of 'effectiveness of leadership and management'
  4. 4 Evaluation of SEN as part of 'personal development, behaviour and welfare'
  5. 5 Evaluation of SEN as part of 'effectiveness of early years provision'
  6. 6 Documents that inspectors will ask to see
  7. 7 Inspectors do not address specific link roles

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