Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) and SEN Units Policy 2025
Exit from Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Unit
If a child in an ARP or SEND Unit moves out of the area, then the receiving Council must seek alternative placement for the child in line with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan requirements. Whilst this is ongoing, the new Council will be financially responsible for the placement costs.
If a child is determined to be ready to transfer into mainstream on a full-time basis, the school should speak with the Placement Coordinator, Resourced Provision in the first instance, to plan for this accordingly.
If a child's needs significantly change and can no longer be met in an ARP or SEND Unit, an interim review meeting should be held to update the EHC Plan, and a discussion at SENDMAP will take place.
If a child's needs remain in line with the criteria for the ARP or SEND Unit, they will exit at the appropriate Key Stage Phased Transfer and planning for this should occur in line with enhanced transition planning. It is expected that, where sufficiency allows, children in ARP or SEND Units should transfer to secondary as such, if this remains suitable. Planning for this should take place in the Year 5 annual review meeting.
