Stockton-on-Tees Local Area SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy 2025 to 2030

Alternative Provision (AP)

Educational arrangements provided by local authorities or schools who cannot attend mainstream education due to reasons such as exclusion, illness or other personal circumstances.

Children and Families Act 2014

UK Legislation aimed at providing greater support and protection for children and their families.

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

A legal document outlining a child or young person's special educational needs, the support they need, and the outcomes they are working towards.

Emotional School Based Avoidance (ESBA)

A term used to describe children and young people who experience anxiety or emotional distress that affects their ability to attend school.

i-Thrive Framework

A person-centred, needs-led approach to delivering mental health services for children and young people, focusing on early intervention and integrated care.

Local offer

Information published by local authorities about the support available for children and young people with SEND and their families.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

A child or young person has special educational needs and disabilities if they have a learning difficulty or disability that means they need health and educational support.

SEND code of practice

A statutory guidance document established under the Children and Families Act, providing directives for supporting children and young people waged 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities.