Frequently asked questions about special educational needs
(SEN)
Every year, the Department receives many queries. These come from
individuals across the schools workforce; local authorities and parents.
Questions vary from general ones concerning the Department's work to more complex enquiries that demand comprehensive responses.
Responding to queries is an important part of the work that any DCSF policy team is involved in and the SEN and Disability Division is no different
These website FAQs are added to regularly and you may find your answer here. It may also be worth looking at FAQs that are specifically to do with funding.
[The questions, answers and opinions contained on this website are for general information purposes only and are not intended to be full and exhaustive explanations. The questions, answers and opinions given do not constitute an authoritative interpretation of the provisions of the Education Acts, the SEN Code of Practice or other enactments and regulations. Nothing on this website or in the documents available through it, is intended to provide legal or other professional advice. You should not rely on any information contained on this website or in the documents available through it as a substitute for specific advice relevant to particular circumstances].
Parents and Carers: Questions about SEN
Page created: 2 January 2007
