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
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Added a link to the SENCOs mandatory qualification guidance.
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Added link to guidance on 'Changes to the law on education, health and care needs assessments and plans due to coronavirus'.
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Removed version of SEND code that was valid until 31 March 2015. Clarified when 2001 SEND code is still applicable.
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Published the revised 'SEN and disability code of practice 0 to 25 years' which comes into effect on 1 April 2015.
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Added link to the 'SEND: guide for parents and carers' page.
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Updated the 'SEND code of practice: 0 to 25' document. It comes into force on 1 September 2014.
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Updated transitional and savings provisions document includes substantial changes throughout.
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First published.