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CQC and Ofsted - Local Area SEND Inspection Framework
| The framework for the inspection of local areas’ effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities.
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 SEND delivery plan (PDF 528KB)
| The delivery plan updated in April 2019
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Northamptonshire Schools Accessibility Strategy (PDF 488KB) | Summarises the strategy for accessibility in schools that are maintained by the Local Authority. This document will be updated when the unitary authorities are formed in 2021.
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SEND Descriptors
| The SEND Descriptor documents outline the support that education settings should provide for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
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Summer Born Children: Delaying Entry to Reception by a Full Year
| Guidance for parents who wish to defer the start of their child's education (sometimes referred to as 'out of cohort' arrangements).
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Toileting Guidelines for Early Years Settings and Schools (PDF 742KB)
| Guidelines for schools and early years settings for children who are in nappies, not yet toilet trained, or who have additional medical needs that affect toileting.
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The Children and Families Act 2014
| A wide-ranging Act of Parliament designed to fully reform services for vulnerable children by granting them greater protection and by helping families as a whole.
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The SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 Years
| Statutory guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.
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The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
| Statutory guidance on the regulation of SEND support in schools and local authorities.
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