Building and embedding comprehensive Ordinarily Available Provision in mainstream schools for all children including those with SEND is a clear expectation of the SEND reform agenda. In this session, we will explore the building blocks of Ordinarily Available Provision and the important factors that underpin effective implementation so that it makes a positive difference to children and young people belonging, thriving and achieving in our schools.

Target audience: SENCO’s / Leaders, Practitioners / Support staff, Parents & Carers, Local Authority Staff

Target Key Stage: Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1 - 4 and post 16

Settings Targeted: School, FE / Higher education
SEND Focus: N/A
Related Policy: SEND Reform agenda, Ofsted School Inspection Toolkit, Teachers' Standards, SEND Code of Practice 2015, Equality Act 2010
Audience Stage: Level 1-3
Learning outcomes: 

• To have a clear understanding of what OAP means in the context of the SEND reforms
• To be familiar with the key characteristics of a strong OAP offer
• To understand the key factors that are important to effective implementation
• Be ready to review, refine and develop your school's OAP when the Inclusion Standards are finalised.