Strategy and National Policy
This section includes key information and advice on the SEND process, requirements, inspection and improvements
Dudley's Local Area SEND Inspection 2025
Ofsted and the CQC concluded their 3-week inspection of the Local Area Partnership for SEND on 24 January.
Dudley SEND Strategy Refresh 2025-2029
As a partnership, the Local Authority (LA), Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Dudley Parent Carer Forum (DPCF) have committed to refresh their 2021 – 24 strategy that identifies our strengths and our pathway for improvement.
It aims is to bring about positive change for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities as well as their families.
Dudley Local Area SEND Self Evaluation - September 2024
The Self Evaluation (SEF) for 2024 outlines the ongoing work in the local area, highlighting strengths and areas for development. It aligns with the updated SEND Inspection framework.
The Dudley SEND Road Map plots the improvements the Dudley SEND Local Area Partnership has made between 2022 and 2024
Dudley SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy
This SEND and AP Sufficiency Strategy (2025-2031),establishes Dudley Council’s commitment to meeting the rising demand for specialist educational provision while promoting inclusive practices in mainstream settings for the next 7 years.
Department for Education SEND Code of Practice: 0 - 25yrs
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, from 1 September 2014.
The new SEND inspection framework and handbook
The new SEND inspection framework and handbook was published in 2023 . Each local area will be jointly inspected against the SEND Code of Practice by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission at least once every 5 years.