Legislation Flashcards
Children and Families Act 2014
Introduced EHC plans
Emphasised collaborative approach
Which legislation:
Introduced EHC plans
Emphasised collaborative approach
Children and Families Act 2014
Equality Act 2010
Prohibits discrimination based on disability (amongst others)
Must make reasonable adjustments
What law prohibits discrimination based on disability (amongst others)
Equality Act 2010
What law requires reasonable adjustments be made
Equality Act 2010
Education Act 1996
LA to identify and assess kids with SEN and provide appropriate education
What Act expects the LA to identify and assess kids with SEN and provide appropriate education
Education Act 1996
The SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 yrs (2015)
Provides statutory guidance on duties, policies, and procedures r.e. SEN and disability
What law provides statutory guidance on duties, policies, and procedures r.e. SEN and disability
The Send code of practice (2015)
The children act 1989
Duty to safeguard and promote welfare for kids
What act establishes duty to safeguard and promote welfare for kids
The children Act 1989
11 expectations from Send Code of Practice (2015)
- Identify and assess needs early (graduated approach: APDR cycle)
- Provide high quality and differentiated teaching
- Develop IEPs (adjust regularly)
- Use EHCPs
- Provide appropriate resources and support (incl. external support)
- Ensure inclusivity (into school community and activities)
- Work in partnership with parents
- Training and development for staff (increase awareness of their responsibilities etc and skills)
- Support transition periods (incl. transition plans and inv all relevant parties)
- Monitor and Evaluate SEND provision (incl updating policies)
- Planning for adulthood (from yr 9, 14yrs old)
… employment, independence, community, health
