Thanks to our associate education expert Lorraine Petersen who helped us to create these questions and answers.
Read our articles on the role of a SENCO and/or education, health and care (EHC) plans if you need to familiarise yourself with these before your meeting.
Questions to ask
How does our school manage SEND? You should assure yourself that: Your school complies with the SEND code of practice at all times - be clear on your duties with SEND as a governor here Your school's SEND provision is set out in the SEN information report - a statutory document which must be published on your school's website (this report may form the basis of your discussion, as many of the answers to these questions will be set out