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Southwark SEND Standards and Guidance

The documents below will support and guide you through the processes of statutory assessment.

Southwark LA SEND Guidance for schools 2024

This guidance gives a detailed breakdown of the Southwark SEND standards and aims to support schools and settings in further embedding the SEND code of practice: 0 – 25 years effectively. The vision and principles are underpinned by the 2022-2025 Southwark Council Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy for children and young people 0 – 25 and so improve outcomes for the children and young people of Southwark. 

The Southwark SEND audit tool can be used by schools to review how well a setting is meeting the standards, for support using the audit tool please contact your consultant. 

Easy read versions of the standards are available below for parents and school staff.

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Southwark LA SEND Guidance 24-25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SEND Statutory Assessment

Assessment criteria (pdf, 271kb) Model Accessibility Plan - Schools (docx, 141kb) EHCP Journey Map (pdf, 585kb)
Statutory Processes: Advice and Guidance (pdf, 691kb) Ready Reckoner (xls, 746kb) EHCP Annual Review Form (pdf, 220kb)
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND 0-25) Panel (pdf, 549kb) Terms of Reference What parents can expect from the Annual Review Process (pdf, 742kb) EHCP Setting Request Form (pdf, 264kb)

The Key also has information that will be useful such as: 

  • SEN Information Report: Checklist of Contents
  • Special Educational Needs Policy Checklist
  • Accessibility Plan Checklist 2022

If staff are unable to access they can contact Sarah Redman for support.

Medical Needs

Governing bodies should ensure that all schools develop a policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions that is reviewed regularly and is readily accessible to parents and school staff.

Statutory guidance and links to advice and support for common Medical conditions