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<p>In the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision
(AP) Green Paper, the department announced it would establish a single, national SEND
and AP system. This will set clear standards for provision, processes and systems,
clear roles and responsibilities, and set strengthened accountabilities at every level
to drive up outcomes and improve consistency for children and young people with SEND.</p><p>The
proposals aim to drive national consistency in how needs are assessed, identified,
and met across education, health, and care through the introduction of national standards.
These are intended to provide clarity and consistency in the types of support that
should be available for children and young people with SEND or those who require AP,
including access to specialist professionals.</p><p>The department knows the value
that mainstream schools place on high-quality, accessible specialist advice. This
includes advice from educational psychologists and qualified teachers of visually
impaired children and young people. The SEND and AP Green Paper sets out the department’s
vision for an inclusive education system to ensure that all children and young people,
including those with sight loss, have timely access to specialist services and support.</p>
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