The SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Inspection one-stop shop will give you all the information you need in relation to getting ready for a local area SEND inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Inspection Framework

This is the current guidance and framework. 

Guidance for Hertfordshire Staff

This SEND Inspection guidance in Hertfordshire provides important information on how a Local Area SEND Inspection will run in Hertfordshire for staff at all levels who support children and young people with SEND.   

Prepared for SEND Inspection – information for staff

These Prepared for SEND Inspection slides provide information on the format of the SEND Local Area Inspection, how you might be affected by the inspection and tips to prepare.

Prepared for SEND Inspection - information for education settings

If you work in an early years setting, school or college, this slide deck will provide you with more information on the format of inspection and how it might affect you, as well as tips to prepare.

Contact Details for the Inspection Team

Please contact SENDInspection.Comms@hertfordshire.gov.uk for any enquiries about SEND inspection preparation.