SEND action plan template

Download and adapt our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) action plan template, and see examples of SEND action plans from other schools.

Last reviewed on 2 December 2025See updates
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Contents
  1. Download and adapt our SEND action plan template
  2. See examples of SEND action plans
  3. Use our SENCO planner to get ahead for next term

Download and adapt our SEND action plan template

Our template is based on Ofsted's toolkit, operating guide and information, and advice from our associate education expert Anita Devi.

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Use your action plan to support you with:

  • Embedding professional learning programmes
  • Tracking and monitoring data
  • Reviewing and updating personal education plans (PEPs)
  • Meetings with the virtual school head (VSH)
  • Other monitoring and accountability purposes

See examples of SEND action plans

Markeaton Primary School in Derby has a SEND action plan that includes targets to:

  • Further enhance an assessment framework for pupils with SEND
  • Improve the punctuality and attendance of identified SEND pupils

Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School in Hertfordshire has an SEN action plan that covers 3 key areas, including: 

Use our SENCO planner to get