SEND local offer - SEN support guidance for mainstream schools

This guidance aims to make it clear what provision Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council expects to be made available to support children and young people who have Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND) in all mainstream schools (including academies), Pupil Referral Units (PRU), early years settings and post-16 educational providers at SEN Support level.

Please note, when this document refers to mainstream schools or schools, this includes academies.

It sets out best practice for supporting children and young people with SEND at SEN Support and should be used to inform SEND Information Reports.

This guidance has been developed through collaboration with a group of representatives from the following groups:

• Stockton Parent Carer Forum
• parent or Carer of children or young people registered at SEN Support
• parent or Carer of children or young people with newly issued Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Headteachers and SENCOs
• Local Authority (LA) officers

This guidance will be reviewed every 3 years.