Title page
Contents
Ministerial Foreword 6
Executive Summary 8
Chapter 1: Introduction 18
Chapter 2: A national system underpinned by National Standards 24
Chapter 3: Successful transitions and preparation for adulthood 47
Chapter 4: A skilled workforce and excellent leadership 55
Chapter 5: Strengthened accountabilities and clear routes of redress 73
Chapter 6: A financially sustainable system delivering improved outcomes 84
Conclusion 94
Annex A - Consultation response summary 95
Annex B - The government's vision for the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) system and delivery approach 97
Annex C - The future Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) system 99
Figure 1. A vicious cycle of late intervention, low confidence and inefficient resource allocation 19
Figure 2. A three-tier model for alternative provision 28
Figure 3. National Standards 29