SEND strategies and policies

Our SEND strategies and policies set out how we work with partners to improve services and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

In this section, you can find the plans, policies and guidance that shape how support is delivered across Kent, and our commitment to helping children and young people achieve their potential.

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SEND Mainstream Core Standards

The SEND Mainstream Core Standards explains what schools must do to support children and young adults with SEND.
SEND Strategy

Improving the outcomes of children with special educational needs or disabilities.
SEND Inclusion Statement

A statement reflecting the partnership working between schools, settings and us in developing a child centred approach to SEND across Kent.
Kent improvement plan for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Our improvement plan outlines the changes and improvements we will be making for each of the nine areas of weakness within our SEND service.
Preparation for Adulthood Core Standards and Protocols

Core standards and protocols outlining the support available for young people and their families to help in the move from childhood to adult life.
SEND Working Together Charter

Kent SEND Co-production Charter, detailing how we will be collaborating and listening to children and young people of Kent.
SEND Joint Commissioning Approach

Our strategy outlines how partners will work together to improve the outcomes of children and young people through commissioning.
Transition Charter

Learn how we are supporting children and young people to move from one education setting to another.
Countywide Approach to Inclusive Education

A discussion of the strategies supporting inclusive practices within our education settings, as part of the wider SEND strategy.
Safety Valve agreement

We have agreed a proposal by the Department for Education to enter into a Safety Valve agreement.
The Balanced System® for Speech Language and Communication Needs

See how we will ensure children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs get the right help from the right people at the right time.
Partnerships for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS)

How we support schools to include neurodivergent children through training, collaboration, and parent forums across Kent and Medway.
SEND feedback and improvement reports

Find out how feedback from families and professionals has led to improvements across the SEND Information Hub and Enquiries Hub.
VITA Pilot: AI-assisted education, health and care (EHC) plan drafting

Learn more about the pilot AI-assisted tool pilot programme supporting our assessment officers draft education, health and care (EHC) plans.

SEND strategies and policies

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