SEND Code of Practice Flashcards
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What is the 'assess, plan, do, review' cycle in the graduated approach?
Answer: A cyclical process of assessing need, planning provision, implementing it, and reviewing its impact
The assess-plan-do-review cycle is a dynamic, cyclical process that all teachers use to identify and meet SEND needs, continually refining provision based on evidence of impact.
Under the SEND Code of Practice, who has parental rights for a child with an EHCP?
Answer: The parent or carer with parental responsibility
Parental responsibility sits with parents or carers — they have statutory rights to be involved in EHCP reviews, request assessments, and appeal decisions to the SEND Tribunal.
What is the purpose of a 'Person-Centred Review' for a pupil with an EHCP?
Answer: To place the pupil's own views, wishes, and aspirations at the centre of planning their education and support
Person-centred reviews ensure that the pupil's own voice, views, and aspirations are central to planning, reflecting the SEND Code's emphasis on pupil participation and co-production.
Which body can parents appeal to if they disagree with a local authority's EHCP decision?
Answer: The First-tier Tribunal (SEND)
Parents can appeal EHCP decisions — including refusal to assess, refusal to issue, or the contents of a plan — to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability).
What does 'inclusive education' mean in the context of the SEND Code of Practice?
Answer: Ensuring all pupils with SEND can access education in mainstream settings where possible and appropriate
The SEND Code promotes inclusion — educating pupils with SEND in mainstream settings where it is in their best interests, with appropriate support, unless this is incompatible with their needs or others' education.
Under the Equality Act 2010, what duty do schools have regarding disabled pupils?
Answer: The reasonable adjustments duty — to make changes to avoid substantial disadvantage for disabled pupils
The Equality Act 2010 requires schools to make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled pupils are not put at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled peers.