Parent and carer guide to SEN support

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find my child 's school's SEND information report?

It will be located on the school website. It will detail what systems and provision your child's school can offer. It has the name of the SENCO and the SEND Governor included in it. If you cannot find if ask the school SENCO or your child's class teacher to help you. There will also be a link to the Stockton-on-Tees Local Offer on the website where you will find lots of information about education, health and care services available locally.

Where can I find the national SEND Code of Practice?

View the SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years on the Gov.uk website.

Chapter 5 focuses on the early years.
Chapter 6 focuses on school provision and practice.
Chapter 7 focuses on further education.

I don't think my child's school is meeting his or her needs, what can I do?

Ask to meet with your child's class teacher and the school SENCO to discuss your concerns. If you feel this has not resolved things, then ask to meet with the Headteacher or principal or manager. If you still feel your concerns are not being addressed, you are entitled to make a complaint following the school complaints procedure (details of how to do this should be available on the school website).

My child is still at nursery, does that make a difference?

The Code of Practice applies to all children and young people with SEND needs aged 0-25 years old. Our Stockton-on-Tees SEN Support guidance for mainstream schools includes early years providers and information about what early years providers must do.

My child has additional needs. What adjustments and support are schools expected to do to support them?

In our Stockton-on-Tees SEN support guidance for mainstream schools and settings we have described expected provision, possible strategies, adjustments, approaches and interventions that schools can use for the 4 areas of need.