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SEND Inspections Framework Reform

This reform addresses systemic failures in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, led by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission in partnership with the Department for Education. Key issues include a projected £5 billion local authority deficit by March 2026, inconsistent data collection on SEND need, and insufficient specialist school capacity. The Government is implementing a national SEND data strategy and expanding specialist provision through Centres of Excellence.

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29 Nov 2022 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

Children and young people’s consultation: Changing the way we look into services for children and young people with SEND — outcome published

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) want to change the way we inspect services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This consultation asks children and young people what they think of these changes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Children and young people’s consultation: Chang… (16pp)
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↓ Changing the way we look into services for children and you… ↓ Changing the way we look into services for children and you… (19pp)
29 Nov 2022 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

A new approach to area SEND inspections — outcome published

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission seek your views on proposed changes to the way they jointly inspect area SEND arrangements from 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: consul…
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↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: easy read (39pp) ↓ Draft area SEND inspections: framework and handbook (46pp) ↓ Draft area SEND inspections: framework and handbook ↓ Draft equalities impact statement ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: a report on the re… ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections - what people said … (21pp) ↓ Equalities impact assessment: area SEND framework and handb… ↓ Annex - A new approach to area SEND inspections: comparison…
11 Sep 2022 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

A new approach to area SEND inspections — consultation closed

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission seek your views on proposed changes to the way they jointly inspect area SEND arrangements from 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: consul…
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↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: easy read (39pp) ↓ Draft area SEND inspections: framework and handbook (46pp) ↓ Draft area SEND inspections: framework and handbook ↓ Draft equalities impact statement ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: a report on the re… ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections - what people said … (21pp) ↓ Equalities impact assessment: area SEND framework and handb… ↓ Annex - A new approach to area SEND inspections: comparison…
11 Sep 2022 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

Children and young people’s consultation: Changing the way we look into services for children and young people with SEND — consultation closed

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) want to change the way we inspect services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This consultation asks children and young people what they think of these changes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Children and young people’s consultation: Chang… (16pp)
+2 more
↓ Changing the way we look into services for children and you… ↓ Changing the way we look into services for children and you… (19pp)
13 Jun 2022 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

A new approach to area SEND inspections — consultation opened

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission seek your views on proposed changes to the way they jointly inspect area SEND arrangements from 2023.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: consul…
+8 more
↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: easy read (39pp) ↓ Draft area SEND inspections: framework and handbook (46pp) ↓ Draft area SEND inspections: framework and handbook ↓ Draft equalities impact statement ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections: a report on the re… ↓ A new approach to area SEND inspections - what people said … (21pp) ↓ Equalities impact assessment: area SEND framework and handb… ↓ Annex - A new approach to area SEND inspections: comparison…
13 Jun 2022 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

Children and young people’s consultation: Changing the way we look into services for children and young people with SEND — consultation opened

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) want to change the way we inspect services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This consultation asks children and young people what they think of these changes.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Children and young people’s consultation: Chang… (16pp)
+2 more
↓ Changing the way we look into services for children and you… ↓ Changing the way we look into services for children and you… (19pp)
10 Mar 2016 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

Local area SEND consultation — outcome published

The inspection of local areas’ effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people who are disabled and have special educational needs.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Local Area SEND inspections: The inspection of … (22pp)
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↓ Local Area SEND inspections: The inspection of local areas’… ↓ Young people's consultation: Inspection of how well local a… (8pp) ↓ Young people's consultation: Information for young people (1pp) ↓ Local Area SEND inspections outcome report: The inspection … ↓ Local Area SEND inspections outcome report: The inspection … (23pp)
4 Jan 2016 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

Local area SEND consultation — consultation closed

The inspection of local areas’ effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people who are disabled and have special educational needs.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Local Area SEND inspections: The inspection of … (22pp)
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↓ Local Area SEND inspections: The inspection of local areas’… ↓ Young people's consultation: Inspection of how well local a… (8pp) ↓ Young people's consultation: Information for young people (1pp) ↓ Local Area SEND inspections outcome report: The inspection … ↓ Local Area SEND inspections outcome report: The inspection … (23pp)
12 Oct 2015 | Consultation outcome Care Quality Commission Ofsted linked

Local area SEND consultation — consultation opened

The inspection of local areas’ effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people who are disabled and have special educational needs.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Local Area SEND inspections: The inspection of … (22pp)
+5 more
↓ Local Area SEND inspections: The inspection of local areas’… ↓ Young people's consultation: Inspection of how well local a… (8pp) ↓ Young people's consultation: Information for young people (1pp) ↓ Local Area SEND inspections outcome report: The inspection … ↓ Local Area SEND inspections outcome report: The inspection … (23pp)