Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0-25 years

The SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) code of practice: 0-25 years is now available to download from the GOV.UK website.   

This statutory code is for:

• headteachers and principals
• governing bodies
• school and college staff
• SEN coordinators
• early education providers
• health and social services staff
• local authorities

It applies to:

• maintained schools
• pupil referral units (PRUs)
• academies and free schools
• non-maintained special schools
• colleges

It will also be of interest to parents, carers and young people, who should use it alongside the ‘SEND: guide for parents and carers’.