1. Education and policy – in the context of Visual Impairment Institute of Education 15 th October 2009 Lindsey Rousseau (Children’s Services consultant/NatSIP facilitator)

2. Diagnosis and the Early Years The Early Support Developmental Journal for babies and children with visual impairment was launched in September 2006 www.earlysupport.org.uk

3. The Lamb Inquiry Objectives of the review: To meet the needs of parents To provide greater transparency in the system To focus on outcomes for children with SEN and disability www.dcsf.gov.uk/lambinquiry/

4. Placement and process Schools: Mainstream/special/ non maintained and independent  Foundation and Key Stages  14-19 curriculum Colleges Higher Education Mobility and Independence /24 hour “curriculum” www.teachernet.gov.uk/sen

5. OfSTED New framework for inspection September 2009 Equality and diversity Self evaluation framework (S E F ) Limiting factors www.ofsted.gov.uk

6. Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) 2 tier structure from November 2008 First tier and Upper Tribunal Health, Education and Social Care chamber (HESC) of the first –tier tribunal HESC chamber president/2 deputy presidents/4 full time judges Judges (chairs of panels) Specialist members www.sendist.gov.uk

7. Every Child Matters “Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It takes forward the Government's vision of radical reform for children, young people and families” www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/

8. Aiming High for Disabled Children Transition Short breaks programme www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/socialcare/ahdc/ shortbreaks/

9. Partnership working The Regional Partnerships (DCSF) 2000 – 2009 South East Sensory Impairment Partnership (DCSF) 2008-2009 National SI Partnership (DCSF)September 2009 - 2010  Outcomes  Training  Mental health and self esteem  Strategy for the future www.natsip.org.uk

10. Quality Standards for support and outreach services DCSF – published September 2008 HI QS – published NDCS/RNID/BATOD September 2009 www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/teach erlearningassistant/qualitystandards/

11. Legislation The SEN and Disability (Support) Bill - a private members bill taken forward by John Bercow MP “plan strategically for specialist support for children with SEN and disabilities” www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/ cmbills/026/2009026.pdf The Lamb Inquiry and Report

12. Policies for SEND in the future A blank sheet?