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Information that each local authority in England must publish about the services and support available for children and young people with SEND in its area.
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- England
- Topic
- SEND and special education
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Related terms
- SEN information report England
- A report that schools in England must publish on their website explaining their policy and provision for pupils with SEN.
- Local authority (LA) England Wales Scotland
- The local council responsible for education services in its area, such as school places, admissions, SEND support and maintained schools. Sometimes still called the LEA (local education authority).
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