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<p>The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP)
Green Paper set out a whole system review, looking at how the department can improve
the SEND system for every child and young person, no matter their specific need or
condition.</p><p>The department’s vision for children and young people with SEND,
including those with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), is the same
as it is for all children and young people. The department wants children with SEND
to achieve well in their early years, at school, and in further education. Early this
year, we will publish a SEND and AP Improvement Plan, confirming plans over the proposals
contained in the Green Paper. This will include details on new SEND and AP National
Standards, which aim to set clear and ambitious expectations about identifying and
meeting needs, including for SLCN.</p><p>In addition, the department is investing
£17 million to deliver the Nuffield Early Language Intervention programme. The programme
supports children in reception with their language skills. In total, over 11,100 schools,
or two thirds of all primary schools, are taking part in this proven, evidence-based
programme, benefitting around 90,000 children most in need of language support. Registered
schools are eligible to continue to receive the funded programme during the 2022/23
academic year.</p>
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