Guidance

SEN and disability duties: guidance for school governing boards

Guidance for school governing boards on the board’s role and responsibilities supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 30 January 2025

Applies to England

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Special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities: guidance for school governing boards

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This guidance is to help boards with their role and responsibilities in relation to pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities and to empower governors and trustees to hold their schools to account.

School governing boards should play an active role in providing support and challenge to ensure their schools are providing effective support for pupils with SEN and disabilities.

Published 30 January 2025