SEND Code of Practice Flashcards
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What is 'transition planning' for a pupil with an EHCP approaching Year 9?
Answer: Planning that focuses on preparing the young person for adulthood, including employment, independent living, and post-16 options
From Year 9 (age 13-14) onwards, EHCP reviews must include preparation for adulthood — focusing on outcomes related to employment, independent living, community participation, and health.
Under the SEND Code, what is a 'one-page profile'?
Answer: A person-centred document that captures what is important to and for the individual, their strengths, and how best to support them
A one-page profile is a person-centred tool capturing what matters to the individual and how best to support them — it promotes inclusion and self-advocacy, particularly at transition points.
What role do health services play in the SEND system?
Answer: They contribute to EHC needs assessments and EHCPs, providing health-related outcomes and provision
Health services are a statutory partner in the SEND system — they must contribute to EHC assessments and are responsible for commissioning and delivering health-related provision in EHCPs.
What is 'sensory processing difficulty' in the context of SEND?
Answer: Difficulty processing sensory information from the environment, which can affect behaviour, learning, and wellbeing
Sensory processing difficulties affect how the brain processes sensory input, causing over- or under-sensitivity to sound, touch, light, or other stimuli. It is common in autism but not exclusive to it.
Under the SEND Code, what must schools do when a pupil is identified as having SEN?
Answer: Notify parents and involve them in planning support; place the pupil on the SEN register and implement the graduated approach
When SEN is identified, schools must notify parents, record the pupil on the SEN register, involve parents in planning, and implement the graduated approach beginning with SEN Support.
What does 'SEMH' stand for and what types of difficulties does it cover?
Answer: Social, Emotional and Mental Health — covering anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment disorders, and trauma responses
SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) is one of the four SEND areas and covers a broad range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, ADHD, conduct disorders, and trauma-related needs.