DfEE Green Paper (22/10/1997) - Planning SEN provision

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5 Planning SEN provision

Whether in mainstream or special schools, children with the most severe and complex difficulties will continue to need specialist support. We shall encourage regional co-operation so that specialist facilities, whether from the maintained, voluntary or private sectors, are available when and where they are needed. LEAs will make decisions about changes to their special schools in the light of this regional co-operation and guidance from the Government.

SUMMARY

By 2002...

Regional planning machinery for SEN will be in place across England, helping to co-ordinate provision for low-incidence disabilities, specialist teacher training and other aspects of SEN.
There will be clear guidance to support the effective development of special schools in the context of a policy of increased inclusion.
New arrangements will be in place to safeguard the interests of children with special educational needs who are placed in independent schools.

31/08/2000