Chapter 7 (page 111) of the SEND Code of Practice explains and provides guidance on the statutory duties on further education colleges, sixth form colleges and other types of post-16 education providers to identify, assess and provide support for young people with SEND.

The statutory duties are:

• The duty to co-operate with the local authority on arrangements for children and young people with SEND.
• The duty to admit a young person if the institution is named in an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan.
• The duty to have regard to the Code of Practice.
• The duty to use their best endeavours to secure the special educational provision that the young person needs.

In Devon, our Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision describes the inclusive provision and practice that all Devon schools including post-16 settings should be able to provide for all children and young people including those with SEND.

There’s also more information here about the specific SEND support that should be available in schools. The support offered should be structured around the ‘assess, plan, do, review’ system to make sure that it is effective and tailored to you.

If you need more help

Devon County Council’s Post-16 Learning Participation Team can provide signposting support for all young people aged 16-19 in order to help them participate in education or training.