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 CQC Local Area Partnership inspection for SEND – January 2025.
Dudley SEND Strategy Refresh 2025-2029
Partnership commitment to positive change for children, young people with SEND and families.
Dudley Local Area SEND Self Evaluation - September 2024
SEND Road Map shows partnership improvements and progress between 2022 and 2024.
Dudley SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy
Seven-year plan for inclusive practice and sufficient specialist SEND provision.
Department for Education SEND Code of Practice: 0 - 25yrs
Guidance for supporting children and young people with SEND, from birth to 25.
The new SEND inspection framework and handbook
2023 framework sets out inspection process for local SEND areas by Ofsted and CQC.
Last updated: 23/10/2025