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Access Arrangements
and Inclusion
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What is SEND Assistant Access Arrangements?
What is SEND Assistant Inclusion?
We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of SEND Assistant Inclusion. SEND Assistant Inclusion helps schools evaluate and audit their current inclusion practice, identify areas for improvement and turn those findings into a clear, prioritised action plan. It provides a structured record of what has been reviewed, what needs to change and the progress made over time, helping schools strengthen SEND provision and demonstrate their commitment to inclusive practice. Download the action plan whenever you need it, ready for SLT, governors or even Ofsted.
Alongside the audit process, SEND Assistant Inclusion supports the early identification of student needs. By uploading standardised test results, SENCOs can structure intervention programmes around students who have been identified as needing additional support. This provides practical tools to move from identifying need to taking action, while creating a clear record of the support provided.
We are expecting our IEP profiles for students to go live as soon as the expected formats are published by the DfE. We're also planning the new section on Enrichment, packed with suggestions that can make it a whole lot easier to satisfy the most demanding of inspections.
One of the key features of SEND Assistant is that we're just a phone call away - so if you come across something we don't already have, just ask. If we can fit it in, we will. SEND Assistant will help you to ensure that your school is ready, not just for inspections, but for your school community. Because everyone matters.
Is SEND Assistant secure?
What about the price?
Is SEND Assistant JCQ compliant?
What about GDPR?
Data protection isn't just a legal ‘tick-box’ exercise for us. By adhering to the UK GDPR, we ensure that your personal information is treated with the respect and security it deserves. If we collect marketing data it is with your explicit consent and we will never sell this to other parties.
We do not keep data for longer than is necessary, and we are able to provide you with any information we hold, on receiving a Subject Access Request. We will not share your data with any third parties unless legally obliged to do so.
Should you have any questions about this notice, or to request deletion of your data, contact info@sendassistant.org or call 07501 366058. If you wish to register a complaint, please contact SEND Assistant as above. You may also raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office.
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A note from our founder
“SEND Assistant was born out of desperation. As a SENCO and Assistant Principal, I had to find a way to manage my workload. I found that Access Arrangements were taking over my life!
I started to consider how technology could be used to streamline SEND documentation, which led to the development of the SEND Assistant app.
I've kept the passion that has driven me for so many years, only now I'm focused on making it possible for other SENCOs to achieve that which attracted us to SEND — improving the daily experiences of children.
As an enterprise, we are small enough to take your business seriously, and large enough to ensure that there will always be a professional on the other side of a call.
We are determined to prevent the burnout of SENCOs. This app provides a lifeline to new SENCOs and Access Arrangements Co-ordinators — even on day one.
Not all SENCOs struggle, but for those that do, SEND Assistant can be a lifeline.”
Resources
Prep for September - Week 1 - Access Arrangements Audit
No longer availableWas available until 14 Aug 2026
Every school develops its own way of managing Access Arrangements. Over time, those processes often become more complex than they need to be. This audit will help you identify where delays, duplication and unnecessary workload are occurring, so you can focus on improving the areas that will make the biggest difference before the new academic year.
Available until 11 Sept 2026
Beyond the To-Do List is a practical wellbeing workbook designed specifically for SENCOs, recognising the emotional as well as administrative demands of the role. Through guided reflections, wellbeing check-ins, workload and energy audits, boundary-setting exercises and practical planning tools, it helps SENCOs identify sources of pressure and make small, realistic changes to protect their wellbeing.
Prep for September - Week 2 - Strategies to address your audit gaps
No longer availableWas available until 14 Aug 2026
To be used in conjunction with our Access arrangements audit, this resource gives strategies on how to deal with bottlenecks and create better systems.
Prep for September - Week 3 - Access Arrangements Dashboard
No longer availableWas available until 21 Aug 2026
As part of creating a central hub, we've uploaded a free dashboard and master tracker for you to know exactly where you are in your Access Arrangements process.
Prep for September - Week 3 - Master Tracker
No longer availableWas available until 21 Aug 2026
As part of creating a central hub, we've uploaded a free dashboard and master tracker for you to know exactly where you are in your Access Arrangements process.
Prep for September - Week 4 - Access Arrangements Calendar
No longer availableWas available until 28 Aug 2026
The 2026 - 2027 Access Arrangements Calendar will help you keep on top of your deadlines, and guide your entire process.
Prep for September - Week 5 - JCQ Inspection Kit
No longer availableWas available until 28 Aug 2026
Use the kit to see how prepared you are for JCQ inspection.