Just published today

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-early-years-settings

This is not the same as the previous publication which came out in July and is several hundreds pages long
Link here

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/342440/SEND_Code_of_Practice_approved_by_Parliament_29.07 .14.pdf

This could be useful reading about the SEN changes which are the biggest in the last 30 years
Helpful when looking at your new SEND policy


The new system adds health and care needs to the educational ones
Statements of special needs and learning difficulties will be replaced by education, health and care plans (EHC)
SEND will replace School Action, School Action Plus and their equivalents

BBC News - Special needs changes a 'landmark moment' in education (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-29030375)

Thank you for links ... have a guess which policy I'm reviewing today .... :thumbsup:

Nickyx

Typical - re-wrote my policies on Monday! Thanks for sharing, will have a proper look later

I found this on the Foundation Years website...hope it is helpful...probably good to print and put in your portfolio and mention in your SEND policy


http://www.cafamily.org.uk/media/785115/send_reforms_-_changing_from_the_old_system_to_the_new_-_how_will_it_happen_august_2014.pdf


http://www.cafamily.org.uk/media/784739/send_reforms_-_education_health_and_care_needs_assessments_augus t_2014.pdf

http://www.cafamily.org.uk/media/784706/send_reforms_-_education_health_and_care_plans_august_2014.pdf


This one is about the Local offer..every LA must publish it so look on their website if you have not been notified

http://www.cafamily.org.uk/media/784878/send_reforms_-_the_local_offer_explained_august_2014.pdf

Thanks for sharing

Many thanks everyone for sharing