SEND in Schools Support UK-Special Educational Needs Support

Example

Early identification of needs through routine screenings and assessments in schools, like the progress check at age two in early years settings.

Scenario

In a primary school, a teacher notices a child struggling with basic language skills. Using SEND guidelines, the teacher and the school's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) arrange an assessment and subsequently develop a targeted support plan.

Example

An EHC plan is developed for a child with severe dyslexia detailing specific learning interventions and time frames.

Scenario

A multidisciplinary team including teachers, a psychologist, and the child's parents come together to draft an EHC plan that provides a roadmap for the child’s educational journey, incorporating both in-school support and external therapies.

Example

Local authorities and health services jointly plan and commission integrated services to meet the detailed needs outlined in EHC plans.

Scenario

A local council collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure that a child with both educational and medical needs receives physiotherapy at school, aligning with their educational objectives.