Policy and guidance
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The table below contains policy and guidance published by Cumberland Council, SEND Education and Inclusion service.
These special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) documents describe our statutory responsibilities, our approach to fulfilling these and support for our partners.
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Admission Guidance for Specialist Placements
Education Otherwise than at School (EOTAS) Policy
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - Decision Making Panel Terms of Reference
Education, Health and Care Plan - Co-ordinators Guidance
Education, Health and Care Plan - Amending a Plan
Education, Health and Care Plan - Amending a Plan Following a Move to the Area
Education, Health and Care Plan Annual Review - Early Years with Guidance Notes
Education, Health and Care Plan Annual Review - Primary with Guidance Notes
Education, Health and Care Plan Annual Review - Secondary with Guidance Notes
Education, Health and Care Plan Annual Review - Year 9 Plus with Guidance Notes
Education, Health and Care Plan - Advice Giving Escalation Process
Education, Health and Care Plan - Advice Giving Guidance
Education, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Pathway
Ensuring a Good Education for Children Who Cannot Attend School Because of Health Needs
Independent Specialist Placements Process
Literacy and Dyslexia Guidance
Ordinarily Available Provision Expected at Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
Off-Site Direction and Managed Moves Guidance
Post 16 Further Education Process
Post 16 Ordinarily Available Provision at Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Educational Needs Funding Guidance - Mainstream Schools and Academies
SEND at Risk of Permanent Exclusion (PEX) Guidance
SEND Individual Building Adaptations
SEND Legal Duties and Responsibilities - Mainstream Schools and Academies
SEND Provision Request Guidance