Quality Standards for Special Educational Needs Support and Outreach Services

SEN support and outreach services take a variety of forms and the generic standards set out here are intended to be broadly applicable irrespective of the particular configuration employed. The standards are not in any way mandatory, but are designed to be used as suggested markers against which services provided can be evaluated. Specifically, the standards are designed to lead to improved outcomes for children and young people (CYP) with SEN and disabilities. They contribute directly to the achievement of the five Every Child Matters (ECM) outcomes for CYP.