Statutory guidance

SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years

Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.

Applies to England

Documents

Details

This guidance is for the bodies named in section 77(1) of the Children and Families Act 2014, including: 

  • certain schools
  • further education institutions
  • certain early years education providers
  • local authorities
  • certain health bodies

This guidance is also for the First-tier Tribunal.

Other key documents relating to the SEND system include:

Updates to this page

Published 11 June 2014
Last updated 12 September 2024 show all updates
  1. Added a link to the SENCOs mandatory qualification guidance.

  2. Added link to guidance on 'Changes to the law on education, health and care needs assessments and plans due to coronavirus'.

  3. Removed version of SEND code that was valid until 31 March 2015. Clarified when 2001 SEND code is still applicable.

  4. Published the revised 'SEN and disability code of practice 0 to 25 years' which comes into effect on 1 April 2015.

  5. Added link to the 'SEND: guide for parents and carers' page.

  6. Updated the 'SEND code of practice: 0 to 25' document. It comes into force on 1 September 2014.

  7. Updated transitional and savings provisions document includes substantial changes throughout.

  8. First published.

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