The Graduated Approach guide for professionals

The Graduated Approach is a framework used in education settings to support students with special educational needs (SEND).

The information below is for professionals working with children or young people who may have SEND aged 0 to 25 years, at any stage in their journey to independence.

This document has been co-produced over the past 12 months with SENCOs, headteachers, parent carers, health professionals and education and learning professionals. To go with this revised guidance, there are also a range of co-produced training webinars and accompanying guides.