The new Special Educational Needs Code of PracticeEPIC Meeting

What is the Special Education Needs Code of Practice? It is a guide for local areas, schools, pre-schools, and

other professionals • It tells them what the law says about education for children

and young people with special educational needs (SEN)• It was last updated in 2001• The current Code of Practice covers education for children

and young people with SEN in school• The new Code of Practice will cover education and

support for young people from 0-25 years, so this will include information for colleges as well as schools

What does the Code of Practice do?

What is in the Code of Practice?

What is the timetable for the Code?