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How Ofsted inspects SEND provision

See how Ofsted inspects SEND provision in special schools, and mainstream schools with SEND provision. Find out what inspectors look for, how they gather evidence and how they assess outcomes.

Last reviewed on 14 October 2024See updates
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Contents
  1. The inspection framework applies to SEND provision
  2. What inspectors will look for
  3. How inspectors will gather evidence
  4. How inspectors assess outcomes
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The inspection framework applies to SEND provision

All parts of the education inspection framework (EIF) apply to:

  • State-funded and non-maintained special schools
  • Mainstream schools' SEND provision

In addition to the overall framework, there are some specific factors that inspectors will take into account regarding your SEND provision, which we cover below. 

Ofsted doesn't give separate graded judgements on your SEND provision. Instead, inspectors use evidence related to your SEND provision to inform other judgements. 

See paragraphs 281 to 287 of the School Inspection Handbook for more details.

What inspectors will look for

Are ambitious for all pupils with SEND Identify, assess and meet the needs of pupils with SEND, including when they are receiving remote education Ensure that your curriculum is coherently sequenced to meet all pupils’ needs, starting points and aspirations for the future Involve parents, carers and other professionals/specialist services (as necessary) in deciding how best to support

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