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SEN support plans: templates and guidance

Download and adapt our SEN support plan templates. Learn how to map data to your MIS, share targets with stakeholders, and evidence the graduated approach for EHC needs assessments.

Last reviewed on 6 May 2026See updates
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Contents
  1. Use a consistent format for SEN support plans
  2. Work with pupils and parents/carers to agree the support plan
  3. Use your MIS or other tools to keep the plan live
  4. Share plans with relevant stakeholders
  5. Follow the graduated approach to 'do' and 'review' SEN support
  6. See example plans from LAs

Use a consistent format for SEN support plans

Check with your local authority (LA) to find out if it requires a specific format, or use our template to develop your own records.

KeyDoc: SEN support plan template DOCX, 132.2 KB
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Use the template to record:

  • Pupil details and relevant data
  • SEN support tier
  • Identified areas of need and specific barriers
  • Adjustments to provision, targeted interventions and external specialist support
  • Pupil targets and progress 
  • Review notes and status updates

This plan tracks the 4 parts of the ‘assess-plan-do-review’ cycle outlined in the graduated approach, and can be used as evidence for future education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments.

For pupils with an EHC plan, the SEN support plan can act as a day-to-day working version that connects the requirements to specific school provision, and breaks down outcomes into smaller, more manageable targets.

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