SEND Week 1

What age range does the Children and Families Act 2014 cover for SEND support?

• 5–16

• 0–25

• 11–18

• 3–21

What is the primary aim of the Children and Families Act 2014 in relation to SEND?

• To reduce the number of children with SEND

• To improve support for children and young people with SEND and their families

• to eliminate the need for EHCPS

• to focus only on educational needs

What is the purpose of the Local Offer under the SEND Code of Practice?

• To outline all SEND services available in a local area

• To replace EHCPs

• To provide financial support to families

• To assess a child's educational progress

Which of the following is NOT one of the four broad areas of need identified in the SEND Code of Practice?

• communication and interaction

• cognition and learning

• Physical and sensory needs

• financial support needs

Who must be involved in the creation and review of an EHCP?

• only the school or college

• only the local authority

• the child or young person and their family

• only health professionals

What does SEND stand for?

• Special Education Needs and Disabilities

• Special Educational Needs Department

• Support for Education Needs and Development

• Special Education National Directive

Which document outlines the statutory guidance for supporting children with SEND in England?

• The SEND Code of Practice

• The National Curriculum

• The Ofsted Framework

• The Equality Act 2010

What is an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) designed to do?

• Offer financial aid to all families

• Monitor school attendance only

• Replace all forms of school assessments

• Provide a detailed plan for a child's educational, health, and social care needs