QTS SEND Code of Practice 2

Question 1

What is the 'assess, plan, do, review' cycle in the graduated approach?

Accepted Answer

A cyclical process of assessing need, planning provision, implementing it, and reviewing its impact

Answer

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.

Question 2

Under the SEND Code of Practice, who has parental rights for a child with an EHCP?

Accepted Answer

The parent or carer with parental responsibility

Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'Person-Centred Review' for a pupil with an EHCP?

Accepted Answer

To place the pupil's own views, wishes, and aspirations at the centre of planning their education and support

Answer

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.

Question 4

Which body can parents appeal to if they disagree with a local authority's EHCP decision?

Accepted Answer

The First-tier Tribunal (SEND)

Answer

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).

Question 5

What does 'inclusive education' mean in the context of the SEND Code of Practice?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring all pupils with SEND can access education in mainstream settings where possible and appropriate

Answer

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.

QTS Practice Test

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QTS SEND Code of Practice 2