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SEND strategies, policies and information


On this page you will find links to key strategies, policies and reports relating to Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities in Cornwall.  

Special Educational Needs and / or Disability Strategy 

Our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy aims to:

  • have high aspirations for all children and young people
  • narrow the achievement gap between those with SEND and their peers
  • include most children/young people in their local early years settings. schools and colleges

Accessibility Strategy

Our vision is for all children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to:

  • access inclusive learning
  • have the chance to realise their aspirations
  • achieve their potential
  • take part in education and the wider society

View Cornwall's Accessibility Strategy

Celebrating Neurodiversity Strategy 

Our Neurodiversity Strategy is a joint strategy that covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It was produced in partnership. 

View the Celebrating Neurodiversity Strategy

Equality Act Duties

The public sector equality duty is a duty on public authorities to consider or think about how their policies or decisions affect people who are protected under the Equality Act.

Funding Information 

There is a national system and rules for funding for special educational needs
(SEN) across the whole country. The system is the same across the country but
how much money is allocated to different areas by the Department for Education
varies for historic reasons.

We have produced a guide for parents and carers to explain the different elements of SEN funding.

View our SEN Funding Guide for Parents / Carers

Graduated Response

Most children and young people with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) have:

  • their needs met in schools and settings, and
  • will not need an Education Health and Care Plan

This process is the Graduated Response, but your child / young person’s SENCO may also refer to it as ‘SEN Support’.

View our graduated response

Meeting the needs of pupils with medical needs 

The government publishes guidance for support of pupils with medical conditions in School. This guidance applies to governing bodies of maintained schools. It is also for Academies and Alternative Provision Academies (APAs).

Find out about supporting pupils with medical needs

Mental Capacity Act 

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) was updated in 2005. It applies to everyone involved in the care, treatment and support of people aged 16 and over.

SEND Glossary of Terms and Acronyms 

Our glossary contains a list of terms and acronyms that may be used in relation to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Last Updated:

27/11/2024

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