Anna Trethewey, Deputy Director, Cross Remit Education looks at what our annual report said about the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) system as well as the quality of alternative provision (AP).
You can read the chapter here: [ Ссылка ]
And the full report here: [ Ссылка ]
Demand for SEND services is increasing, leaving schools and local authorities struggling to cope. The proportion of children in schools accessing SEN support has risen:
2016: 11.6%
2022: 12.6%
2023: 13%
The growing pressure on schools means that AP is sometimes used as a shadow SEND system.
And we have concerns about the quality of some alternative provision, particularly when it is unregistered.
So far, we’ve completed 16 area SEND inspections:
👉 In 5, arrangements typically lead to positive experiences and outcomes
👉 In 6, experiences and outcomes are inconsistent
👉 In 5, there are widespread or systemic failings
Overall, SEND support and AP is under significant pressure.
There is lots of good practice, but the national picture remains inconsistent.
0:00 Intro
0:34 Children with SEND
1:09 SEND in schools
1:27 Alternative provision
2:13 Area SEND inspections
