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Notional SEN budget

The part of a mainstream school's budget identified as available to meet the cost of SEN support, typically up to a set threshold per pupil.

Used in
England
Topic
Funding

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SEN support England
Support for pupils with SEN who do not have an EHCP, provided by the school using its own resources and the graduated approach.
High needs funding England
The part of school funding in England used by local authorities to pay for provision for pupils with complex SEND and those in alternative provision.

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