Special educational needs
The majority of children with special educational needs are
provided for by their school without the need for intervention from
the special educational needs service. Schools receive funding in
their annual budget to enable them to meet the needs of almost all
children with special educational needs.
The SEN Code of Practice gives guidance on how children with
special needs can be supported through a graduated response. Where
the special provision made by the school over a period of time is
not enabling a child to access the curriculum and make sufficient
progress the school or parent may refer the child to the special
educational needs service.
The Special Educational Needs Service is area based and works to
provide an equitable and effective system for identifying,
assessing and supporting children and young people with special
educational needs. This is done in partnership with other members
of Access and Inclusion, schools, parents and other agencies, and
within the resources and policies of Cumbria County Council.