National and local SEND policies
There is legislation, strategy and guidance documentation which underpins SEND services both nationally, and in Walsall.
Walsall SEND strategies and policies
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Co production and engagement charter
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Walsall Accessibility strategy 2020-2023
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Walsall Inclusion strategy
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Walsall Right for Children SEND strategy
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Walsall Youth Justice Service strategic plan 2022-2025
National guidance and policies for SEND services
SEND code of practice: 0-25 years - Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.
SEND support: easy read guide for parents - Guide for parents with learning disabilities, explaining changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.
SEND support: easy read guide for children and young people - Guide for children and young people with learning disabilities on changes to the special needs educational and disability (SEND) system.
Equality Act 2010 - Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school - Statutory guidance about the support that pupils with medical conditions should receive at school.
Special educational needs and disability regulations 2014 - Sets out the detailed requirements on local authorities for assessing children and young people's education, health and care needs and where necessary, drawing up Education, Health and Care plans.
Ofsted - The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills responsible for inspecting educational institutions, including state schools and some independent schools.
Care Quality Commission (CQC) - The independent regulator of health and social care in England.