DfEE Green Paper (22/10/1997) - Practical support: the framework for SEN provision

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3 Practical support: the framework for SEN provision

A robust framework for assessing and monitoring special educational needs is essential. But too often at present resources intended to support children with SEN are being diverted to procedures and paperwork. We want to achieve high quality provision with less emphasis on the need for statements.

SUMMARY

By 2002...

A revised version of the SEN Code of Practice will be in place, preserving the principles and safeguards of the present Code, while simplifying procedures and keeping paperwork to a minimum.
There will be renewed emphasis on provision under the school-based stages of the Code of Practice, with support from LEAs and greater assurance for parents of effective intervention, particularly at stage 3.
The result of these improvements will be that the proportion of children who need a statement will be moving towards 2%.
The great majority of SEN assessments will be completed within the statutory timetable.

31/08/2000