Guidance

Thematic reviews of alternative provision in local areas

How Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will conduct thematic visits to local areas to look at alternative provision.

Applies to England

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The Area SEND inspection system includes thematic visits to a small number of areas each year to investigate a particular aspect of the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) system in depth.

This guidance explains how Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will conduct the first set of visits, which will focus on alternative provision.

Published 26 January 2023