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Area SEND framework: findings from the first 2 years of inspections
A report on our findings during the first 2 years of inspecting local area partnerships under the current area SEND inspection framework.
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This report aims to inform future improvements to the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) system by highlighting examples of effective practice and identifying where there are national systemic issues.
The report shares findings from the first 2 years of inspections under the current area SEND inspection framework.
Read our and what we will do to improve inspections going forward.
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Published 6 June 2025
Last updated 7 July 2025
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Added 'Checking SEND services for children and young people 鈥� what we found out', an Easy Read version of our report 'Area SEND framework: findings from the first 2 years of inspections'.
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First published.