[ARCHIVED CONTENT] Information for schools - The Department for Education

Cutting bureaucracy in SEN
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The key aims and findings of an investigation to identify the special educational needs (SEN) policy and procedures that contribute to bureaucracy in schools and local authorities (LAs).
General article 07 September 2010
Educational psychologists
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A brief description of the role of an educational psychologist (EP) in assessing children with special education needs (SEN), and an overview of the training required to qualify as an EP.
General article 29 July 2010
Glossary of terms for SEN
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A list of definitions for specific terms related to special educational needs (SENs).
General article 08 February 2011
Government proposes reforms to SEN system
Sarah Teather announces proposals including a new system to replace statements and improved support for children without statements.
Press notice 09 March 2011
Quality standards for SEN Support and outreach services
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Information on the quality standards in place for special educational need (SEN) support and outreach services detailing the purpose of the standards and where hard copies can be obtained.
General article 11 August 2010
SEN and Disability Green Paper - executive summary
The executive summary of the SEN and Disability Green Paper 'Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability'.
General article 09 March 2011
Statements of special educational needs
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Information about statements of special educational needs which are the written reports which must be completed by headteachers referring pupils for statutory assessment. An overview of the annual review of these reports and the creation of transition plans is also provided.
General article 01 November 2010
Teachers, educational professionals and learning assistants
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Information providing teachers, education professionals and learning assistants with classroom tools and links to useful information related to supporting pupils with special education needs (SEN).
General article 06 July 2010