Stockton-on-Tees Local Area SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy Delivery Plan - November 2025 to December 2026

SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

AP

Alternative Provision

Education arranged for pupils who cannot attend mainstream school for reasons such as exclusion, illness, or other needs.

JSNA

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

Assesses current and future health and wellbeing needs of a local population.

Local Offer

A statutory requirement providing information about services and support available for children and young people with SEND and their families.

Co-production

A collaborative approach where professionals, children, young people, and families work together to design and deliver services.

ARP

Additionally Resourced Provision

Specialist units attached to mainstream schools to support pupils with SEND.

CPD

Continuing Professional Development

Training and learning activities for professionals to improve skills and knowledge.

VCSE

Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector

Organisations that provide community-based support and services.

Neurodevelopmental Pathway

A structured process for assessing and supporting children with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or ADHD.

Diverse Paths Programme

A whole-school approach to supporting children with SEND, focusing on inclusion and early intervention.

HAF Programme

Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Provides activities and meals for children during school holidays, including those with SEND.

Inclusive Education Framework

A set of principles and practices to ensure all children, including those with SEND, can learn and thrive in mainstream settings.

Early Identification Pathway

A process to identify SEND needs as early as possible to provide timely support.

Independent Travel Training

Programmes that teach young people skills to travel safely and independently, supporting independence and access to education or employment.

ESBA

Emotional School-Based Avoidance

When children avoid school due to anxiety or emotional distress.

Supported Internship

A structured work-based learning programme for young people with SEND, designed to help them gain employment.

MLD

Moderate learning disabilities

PLMD

Profound and multiple learning disabilities