Stockton-on-Tees Local Area SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy Delivery Plan - November 2025 to December 2026
2.5 We will increase our local sufficiency - ARP and SEND Units
How will we do this?
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) Units operational within autumn term 2025. Implement quality monitoring of SEND and ARP Units. | December 2025 |
| Work with secondary schools to increase range of ARP Units available in secondary settings. | September 2026 |
Leads
Leads include:
- Strategic Lead - SEND Practice
How will we know its making a difference?
- reduction in out-of-area placements
- number of 155 places in SEND and ARP Units filled throughout year
- 100% of SEND and ARP units receive a quality monitoring visit
Working in partnership
Partnerships involved include:
- ARP and SEND Unit Working Group
