SEND IASS - How to choose a school factsheet

Once you have specific schools in mind you could research the schools using the following tips.

On each school's website you should find a SEND Information Report and/or a school SEND Policy. These documents will detail provision for children with SEND and explain what extra support they can provide for children with special educational needs. This could help you decide around which school can meet the needs of your child.

You could ask for the school's prospectus or each school's Ofsted inspection report (ask the school or Ofsted website). But don't just judge a school by its league table position or building. Smart buildings don't guarantee good teaching and schools lower down the league tables may be skilled at managing behaviour and a range of special educational needs.