SEND policy: model and examples

Download and adapt our model SEND policy, or get help writing your own with our checklist and some examples from schools and trusts.

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  1. Understand your requirements
  2. Download our model policy
  3. Use our checklist to update or write your own documents
  4. Examples from schools

Understand your requirements

This is set out in paragraphs 3.66, 6.2, 6.79, 6.81 and the introduction to chapter 6 of the SEND Code of Practice.

Download our model policy

This model policy is designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context.

Model policy: SEND (schools) DOC, 283.5 KB

Approved by Forbes Solicitors, all of our model documents take account of relevant requirements and good practice. They are easy to adapt, will save you time and help you keep your school compliant.

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