GOV.UK — SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years
Department for Education and Department of Health and Social Care statutory guidance on England's SEND system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.
Scope for navigation
England Education/work resource
The reviewed scope specifically identifies England.
What it is for
Inspect the official England guidance governing how specified education, local-authority and health bodies should approach SEND duties.
Who or what context
Families, young people, education providers, local authorities, health bodies and advisers working within the England SEND system.
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Limitations and possible poor fit
- The code applies to England; other UK nations have different systems.
- Official guidance is not personalised advice and can be amended or replaced.
Cost and access notes
- Publicly accessible free of charge on GOV.UK.
Ownership and conflicts
- This is government guidance from the departments responsible for the system it describes; ND Oracle treats it as the authoritative route for the current England code, not as evidence that the system works well for every person.
Evidence status
This listing makes no efficacy or safety claim. It records what the resource is, what it is for, how to reach it and what limitations are already known.
Page provenance and review state
Current first-party identity, access route and stated function checked on 2026-08-28. Listing records what the resource is and how to reach it without adopting provider claims of benefit.