Implementing the Disability Discrimination Act in schools and early years settings - a training resource for schools and local authorities
Improving access for disabled pupils: school plans — requirements and principles
The school's plan meets the statutory requirements when:
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It is in writing
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It covers the three strands of increasing access over time:
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Increased access to the curriculum for disabled pupils
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Improvements to the physical environment to increase access to education and associated services at the school
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Improvements in the provision of information for disabled pupils where it is provided in writing for pupils who are not disabled
- It is:
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Adequately resourced
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Implemented
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Reviewed
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Revised as necessary
- It is renewed every three years
- Information about the accessibility plan is reported to parents annually
An effective plan:
- Is rooted in a culture of high expectations for all
- Is guided by the National Curriculum Inclusion Statement and the aims set out for the school curriculum
- Seeks out and responds to the views of stakeholders
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing access to the school for all pupils
- Supports a problem solving approach
- Shows commitment to the effective and sustainable use of resources
- Is clear about how it will be evaluated
A plan draws on a sound information base when it:
- Uses information from audit and other data collection
- Reflects the use of evidence gathering and approaches validated by research
- Uses outcomes data to inform the development and evaluation of the plan
- Reflects an understanding of the relationship between the SEN and disability duties
- Reflects an understanding of other legislation that provides protection to children, such as that on race, human rights and health and safety
A plan supports partnership when it:
- Shows how the school plan is coordinated with the local authority's strategy and demonstrates the benefits of a collaborative approach
- Is accessible to all
- Is embedded in the school improvement process
- Reflects the wishes, aspirations and concerns of parents and pupils
- Dovetails with and permeates other school planning processes
- Sets out explicit links with the work of other agencies
SEN Duties in Education Act 96
SEN Framework and planning duties
DDA reasonable adjustments: requirements
DDA reasonable adjustments:key factors
DDA improving access schools: key messages
DDA improving access: LEA requirements
Page created: 20 February 2007
