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Lead School Implementation (Units and Designation Review)

Review of Specialist Provision and support in mainstream schools for children with SEN

Please download the latest newsletter: Lead School Implementation - Newsletter November 2008

In 2003, following the review of special schools across Kent, Members agreed the need to review Specialist Provision and support for children with Special Educational Needs in mainstream schools.

The objectives of this Review are to:

  • ensure that the provision of education reflects the changing learning difficulties and disabilities of children and young people
  • support mainstream schools in becoming more inclusive and accessible in line with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act
  • provide appropriate complementary provision to that available in special schools
  • reduce the long distances travelled by many children.

For further information please follow the links to:

Unit Review Draft Criteria

The documents on the page above describe the needs of children and young people that can be met by certain types of Cluster Lead Schools. The criteria are intended to provide a common framework that can be applied consistently across Kent in all decisions about access to Cluster Lead schools.

They will also provide clear information for parents and carers, headteachers, governors and practitioners in education, health and social services about how decisions are made.

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