Internal SEND Provision Review Pack

🔒 Aligned to Ofsted's 2026 School Inspection Toolkit and the incoming SEND reform layered support model.

Whether you're taking a closer look at how well your school identifies, supports and meets the needs of pupils with SEND, or getting ahead of the SEND reforms coming into effect from 2026/27, this pack gives you a structured, evidence-led process to lead your own internal review on your own timeline and at a depth that a two-day inspection simply cannot match.

You'll get:

☑️ Process and planning templates – a step-by-step overview, evidence exploration framework and ideas for a six-week review schedule

☑️ Pupil and staff evidence tools – structured questions for pupils with SEND and a SEND subject knowledge question bank for staff

☑️ Organisation and readiness tools – a SEND document and files checklist and a SEND reform readiness template to map current provision against the new layered support model

☑️ Inspection preparation resources – example Ofsted SENDCo questions and a SEND summary overview template

All templates are fully editable so you can adapt them for your school's specific context.

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What's in this Internal SEND Provision Review Pack?

This pack gives you a complete, structured process for planning, conducting and evaluating your own internal SEND provision review – including ready-to-use templates, evidence-gathering tools and guidance that supports your thinking at every stage, not just the paperwork.

You'll get:

☑️ SEND Provision Review – Process Overview – A structured planning template designed to help you map and schedule your internal review from beginning to end, spreading activities across a half-term and involving the right people at each stage.

☑️ SEND Provision Review – Evidence Exploration – A central evidence-gathering framework to help you triangulate findings from lesson observations, book scrutinies and conversations with staff, pupils and parents, keeping everything in one organised place.

☑️ SEND Provision Review – Questions for Pupils – Ready-made, accessible questions to use with groups of pupils with SEND, designed to gather honest feedback about their experience of teaching, support and inclusion in your school.

☑️ SEND Subject Knowledge Question Bank – A bank of questions to explore staff understanding of SEND needs and associated strategies, helping you identify where subject knowledge or confidence is strongest and where professional development might be needed.

☑️ Example Ofsted SENDCo Questions – A set of questions drawn from the kinds of conversations inspectors have with SENDCos under the 2026 framework, useful both for internal reflection and for preparation ahead of inspection.

☑️ SEND Summary Overview – A concise one-page template to capture the key information about your SEND provision, drawing together findings from across your review into a clear, shareable summary for SLT and governors.

☑️ SEND Document and Files Checklist – A practical checklist to help you confirm that your key SEND documentation is in place, up to date and easily accessible before, during and after your review.

☑️ SEND Reform Readiness – A template to help you map your current provision against the three-layer support model set out in the Schools White Paper (Universal, Targeted/Targeted Plus and Specialist), so you can assess how well your existing structures align with the incoming National Inclusion Standards.

All templates are fully editable so you can adapt them for your school's specific context.

Who should use this SEND Review pack?

This pack is designed primarily for SENDCos and inclusion leads who want a structured, evidence-based process for reviewing SEND provision across their school. It's particularly valuable for SENDCos who want to move beyond the snapshot view that an Ofsted inspection provides and build a fuller, more considered picture of how well their school is identifying, supporting and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.

It works equally well for experienced SENDCos looking for a fresh framework to strengthen their existing review processes, and for those new to the role who need a clear starting point for their first internal review.

Headteachers and deputy or assistant headteachers with strategic responsibility for SEND and inclusion will also find it useful, both as a leadership tool and for integrating review findings into whole-school improvement planning. Nominated SEND link governors may find the pack helpful for understanding the review process and engaging meaningfully with provision data.

It is particularly well suited to schools that want to get ahead of the SEND reforms, using the review process now to map existing provision against the new layered support model before any statutory requirements come into effect.

How can this pack help school leaders review and strengthen SEND provision?

This pack helps you work through the most common challenges leaders face when evaluating SEND provision in a meaningful, manageable way.

"How do I run an internal SEND provision review without it taking over my whole term?"
The Process Overview template breaks the review down into a manageable six-week structure, distributing activities across team meetings and leadership time so that the review is thorough without being overwhelming. You can adapt the suggested schedule to fit your school's calendar.

"How do I gather evidence that actually gives me a clear picture of SEND provision?"
The Evidence Exploration template is designed to help you pull together findings from lesson observations, book scrutinies and conversations with staff and pupils in one place, making it easier to identify patterns, triangulate information and draw reliable conclusions.

"What questions should I be asking pupils with SEND about their experience?"
The Questions for Pupils resource provides ready-made, accessible questions focused on how supported, included and understood pupils feel – gathering the kind of first-hand evidence that gives real insight into whether provision is working.

"How do I know whether our staff have the SEND knowledge they need?"
The Subject Knowledge Question Bank helps you explore staff understanding of different areas of special educational need and the strategies associated with them, giving you an evidence base for targeted professional development.

"What will Ofsted ask the SENDCo, and how should I prepare?"
The Example Ofsted SENDCo Questions resource draws on the kinds of conversations inspectors have under the 2026 framework, so you can reflect on and rehearse your responses with confidence rather than waiting until an inspection is imminent.

"How do we prepare for the SEND reforms without losing sight of our current priorities?"
The SEND Reform Readiness template helps you map your existing provision against the new Universal, Targeted/Targeted Plus and Specialist support layers, so you can identify where your structures already align and where preparation work might be needed without having to start from scratch.

Want to build on your SEND development work?

You might also find these resources useful alongside this pack:

Everything You Need to Start Leading SEND – A practical toolkit for SENDCos stepping into the role or getting to grips with its full scope, covering core responsibilities, organisation and next steps.

SENDCo Skills Audit Pack – A structured self-audit to help SENDCos reflect on their own professional knowledge, skills and development priorities alongside their provision review findings.

SEND and Inclusion Link Governor Support Pack – Practical support for the link governor with responsibility for SEND, helping them engage meaningfully with provision data and fulfil their monitoring and accountability role.

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Inclusion Audit

For a deeper look at the wider systems and processes underpinning inclusion and SEND across your school, the Inclusion Audit Pack provides a comprehensive evaluation tool covering eight key areas of inclusive practice – from identification and support through to curriculum, partnerships with families and evaluating impact – with built-in action planning to turn findings into next steps.

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