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What is the SEND Code of Practice?
The SEND Code of Practice (2015) is statutory guidance under the Children and Families Act 2014 for organisations supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It sets duties for local authorities, schools, and health services regarding EHC plans and provision.
What is the statutory role of Ofsted in inspecting English schools?
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) inspects maintained schools, academies, and early years settings under Section 5 of the Education Act 2005 against the Education Inspection Framework (EIF), assessing quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
How does the Children and Families Act 2014 govern Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Part 3 of the Act requires local authorities in England to assess children with complex special educational needs and issue statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans securing coordinated provision up to age 25, subject to statutory timeframes and appealable to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability).