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Are you prepared for the SEN changes?

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With the government's proposed reform of provision for SEN students and the introduction of the new Ofsted framework and Teachers' Standards, the SEN landscape is shifting once more. Lorraine Petersen looks at the implications.

Last month, the government published draft legislation on the reform of provision for children and young people with SEN, setting out the framework for a new system to support those currently identified with SEN and disabilities. 

The Children and Families Bill will offer the biggest reform in 30 years, building on the reforms to the health service and drawing on recommendations of the Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum.

Key measures for SEN include the move to a single assessment process (0 to 25) which is streamlined, better involves children and families and is completed quickly. Also, Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) will replace the statement, aiming to bring services together and improve outcomes.

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