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