Resources that should be available for children and young people in mainstream educational settings.

Ordinarily Available Provision (pdf, 569 KB) is the resources and support we expect to be available for children and young people with SEND in mainstream education settings. This information is for parents and carers of children with SEND, and the professionals who work with them.

Read our Guide to Ordinarily Available Provision for parent carers (pdf, 310 KB).

The information in the document is divided into two sections.

Section 1: Expectations

Section 1 covers:

• assessment
• partnerships
• pastoral care
• the learning environment
• teaching and learning strategies
• resources
• staff skills and training
• transition and transfer

Section 2: Support for broad areas of need

Section 2 covers:

• cognition and learning
• communication and interaction
• social, emotional and mental health
• sensory and physical needs

If you have questions about Ordinarily Available Provision, speak to your Early Years Portage and Inclusion Specialist.