QTS SEND Code of Practice

Question 1

Which document provides statutory guidance on the provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England?

Accepted Answer

The SEND Code of Practice 2015

Answer

The Equality Act 2010

Answer

The Education Act 2002

Answer

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Question 2

What does 'EHCP' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Education, Health and Care Plan

Answer

Early Help Care Plan

Answer

Educational Health and Curriculum Plan

Answer

Education and Health Continuing Programme

Question 3

Under the SEND Code of Practice, schools must use a graduated approach. What are the two stages?

Accepted Answer

SEN Support and EHCP

Answer

School Action and School Action Plus

Answer

EHCP and Statement

Answer

Early Help and SEN Register

Question 4

What is the role of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in a mainstream school?

Accepted Answer

To oversee the provision for pupils with SEND and advise teachers on strategies

Answer

To teach all SEND pupils individually

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To make all decisions about EHCP applications

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To manage the school's safeguarding procedures

Question 5

The SEND Code of Practice is based on four broad areas of need. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Physical appearance and body image

Answer

Communication and interaction

Answer

Cognition and learning

Answer

Social, emotional and mental health difficulties

Question 6

Which Act introduced Education, Health and Care Plans and extended SEND provision to age 25?

Accepted Answer

The Children and Families Act 2014

Answer

The Education Act 2002

Answer

The Equality Act 2010

Answer

The Children Act 1989