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A Unique Child:SEND Code of Practice - Think local

How should early years settings be contributing to the 'local
offer' for children with special educational needs and disabilities? Dr
Kay Mathieson offers some guidance.

question Our local authority has contacted early years settings inviting us to contribute to the 'local offer' for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are not sure how to respond and unclear about what an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting could contribute to the local authority 'local offer'. How should we respond?

answerThe SEND Code of Practice 0-25 Years (2014) requires all local authorities to publish their 'local offer' detailing the provision and services available in the local area to support children and young people with SEND.

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