The SEND Code of Practice provides statutory guidance for the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, covering children and young people aged 0–25. All local authorities and educational settings are required to have regard to this Code when making decisions about children and young people with SEND. Chapter 4 of the Code outlines the responsibility of local authorities to set out the provision they expect to be available across education settings for children and young people with SEND.
This includes guidance on:
- Approaches to teaching
- Adaptations to the curriculum and learning environment.
- Additional learning support
This document sets out the approach taken in Calderdale to promote inclusive practice in mainstream settings. It has been co-produced with a wide range of stakeholders, including:
- Children and young people with SEND
- Parents and carers
- Local education settings
- Health and SEND professionals.
The development process has involved:
- Working party groups made up of SENCos, teachers and senior leaders from Calderdale’s specialist, mainstream, primary, secondary, and post-16 settings.
- Regular feedback opportunities
- Parent Carer Forums
- Engagement with the Calderdale SEND Youth Council
We are hugely grateful for the valuable feedback and contributions received throughout this process.