The SEND team oversee the application, production, review and commissioning of special educational provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), who need support above what is normally provided within education settings, and have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP). 

What does the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team do?

The Special Educational Needs Team's role is to meet the local authority's statutory duties under the relevant legislation and guidance.  This includes the Education Act 1996, the Learning and Skills Act 2000, the Children and Families Act 2014, the Equality Act 2010, the Children’s Act 1989 and 2004, the Health and Social Care Act 2012, the Care Act 2014, Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970,  and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2013.

The SEND Code of Practice 2015 sets out statutory guidance that the local authority, Children’s Trust, education settings and health bodies must take account of in carrying out their respective duties in respect of children and young people aged 0-25.

The local authority has a duty to identify, assess and make provision to meet the special educational and wider needs of children within its area and to monitor progress against outcomes. From September 2014 all new statutory assessments and Plans will consider education, health and care needs, outcomes and appropriate provision. This does not mean that a child must have needs in all these areas but they will have special educational needs.

The service aims to provide a range of appropriate educational opportunities and additional resources for children and young people with special educational needs to enable their needs to be met in an inclusive setting.

Doncaster SEND Strategy 2022-2025 v10 (1)

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Contact Information

Telephone: 01302 737210 / 737211

Email: sen@doncaster.gov.uk

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