Full external SEND review

The SEND Review evaluates key areas within the NASEN framework through a pre‑visit SEND SEF, discussions with the SENDCo and Headteacher, a review of core documents and approaches, meetings with stakeholders, and a learning walk. The process draws on a full day in school as well as supporting evidence. Following the visit, the reviewer produces a comprehensive SEND Review report outlining strengths and next steps and remains available for follow‑up contact three months later.

This package includes:

• Pre‑visit review of documentation (shared by the school), including:

SEND Register, SENDCo reports, SEND Action Plan, Intervention Timetable, Provision Map, anonymised My Plan/My Plan+ examples, SEND outcomes and attendance data, CPD log, and a light‑touch SEND website review.

• Pre‑visit planning call to agree the agenda and timetable for the day.
• Full‑day on‑site visit, including:
• Meeting with the SENDCo and Headteacher
• Discussion of the SEND Action Plan
• Review of structures, systems, approaches, and outcomes
• Learning walk
• Meetings with Subject Leaders (x2)
• Meetings with TAs (both 1:1 and class‑based)
• Conversations with SEND pupils across cohorts.
• Meeting with the SEND Link Governor
• Feedback session
• Full SEND Review Report: A comprehensive report outlining strengths, areas for development, and agreed recommendations, with signposting to current, relevant guidance and resources.
• Follow‑up support: Up to three months of follow‑up support via Teams or phone to help leaders embed recommendations and sustain improvement.

Cost: £1800 (reduction for Melhoria family schools)