GEL

Special Educational Needs

  1. Does the governing body have an up to date SEN policy and when is this due to be reviewed next?

  2. Does the governing body have a nominated SEN governor who is clear about and able to fulfil their remit?

  3. What funding does the school receive for SEN/AEN? How is this funding used? Staffing? Staff training? Resources?

  4. How many pupils within each year group are on the SEN register at School Action, School Action Plus, Statemented?

  5. How are children with SEN performing in statutory assessments compared to other pupils?

  6. What proportion of exclusions are children with SEN?  How does this compare with the proportion of other children excluded from school?

  7. How effective is the school in including children with SEN in mainstream provision and what provision exists for withdrawal when necessary?

  8. What training has been undertaken by the SENCO? What training in SEN has been undertaken by other staff in the school, both teaching and support staff?

  9. How does the school work in partnership with parents to help meet the needs of children with SEN?

  10. What are the key issues in respect of SEN which need to be addressed in the School Improvement Plan and what progress has been made in addressing current SEN issues in the plan?