Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer
Ordinarily Available Provision
The SEND code of practice 0-25 years, states that every local authority must set out what it expects to be available in its area for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) including information about approaches to teaching, adaptations to the curriculum and the learning environment.
‘Ordinarily available provision’ is a phrase to describe the provision that a local authority expects to be made available for children and young people with SEND in early years settings, mainstream schools, and colleges from within their own resources.
Hertfordshire’s guidance has been developed to support providers to reflect on and strengthen their provision for all children and young people, including those with SEND.
The guidance gives examples of adaptations and reasonable adjustments that are part and parcel of everyday high-quality inclusive provision. Much of the ordinarily available provision described in this guidance will already be an integral part of a provider’s provision for all children and young people, including those with SEND. However, some providers may need to develop their current provision and practice if they are to meet these expectations.
In essence, from a parent’s point of view – Ordinarily Available Provision is what should be available at every provision without requiring a diagnosis or EHCP in place.
Click here to download HCC's Ordinarily Available Provision Guidance.
Neurodiversity Service Directory
Neurodiversity Handbook
Ask Sali - SEND Advice Line for Inclusion for SENCos and other professionals to call, to get advice about meeting the needs of their children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities: to Ask Sali click here
ADHD & ASD Support Digital Animation
This animation is aimed at all families that are living in Hertfordshire and seeking support and guidance for a child or young person with neurodiverse needs. This animation will also help you to better support your families and will be a great place to sign post the families that you work with. Please click on the link below to view the digital animation.
Local Offer Video - Find out more about the Hertfordshire Local Offer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmcGbFqmsl8
To view Hertfordshire's SEND Local Offer, click on the link below
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/Local-Offer/The-Hertfordshire-Local-Offer.aspx
