Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) and SEN Units Policy 2025
Monitoring and review of Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) and SEND Unit
Each Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) and Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Unit in Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to a Service Level Agreement, which sets out the expectations of the school and the council in the process of admissions and review of the ARP and SEND Units.
The setting will be subject to an annual review and a 6-monthly update meeting, which will be organised and facilitated by the Placement Co-ordinator from within the SEND Placements and Governance Service.
The review will be undertaken by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, a specialist teacher and the Placements Co-ordinator - Resourced Provision.
The review will ensure the quality of the provision, effectiveness and alignment with the service level agreement and the key performance indicators, in line with high expectations for quality of provision for children with SEND.
The review will assess the overall quality and progress against the expected outcomes, but it will not be subject to a grading or a measurement. Feedback will be provided to the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) and headteacher of the school directly in writing within 2 weeks of the review meeting.
The review will also be an opportunity to speak with children and young people within the setting and gather their views. Prior to the review, the Placements Co-ordinator: Resourced Provision, will also contact parents to gather their views on the provision.
If any areas of development are identified, as part of the review, the Council will work alongside the school to support and make any necessary changes to maintain the expected standards.
