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Review of Norfolk's Speech and Language INDES (Identification of Needs Descriptors in Educational Settings)

FAO: Headteachers, SENDCOs, Teachers, Learning Support Staff , 9 December 2025 08:59
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Norfolk County Council is looking at ways to improve the Speech and Language section of the INDES tool (Identification of Needs Descriptors in Educational Settings). 

Also see the tabular format pdf.

We're reviewing this part of the tool to make it: 

  • Easier to understand and use. 
  • More consistent across different settings. 
  • Better at showing how children's needs change and develop over time. 
  • More closely linked to what you see and do in real-life situations. 

We've already gathered some initial feedback from professionals, which has helped us identify areas where the statements could be clearer or more consistent. Now, we're keen to hear directly from all school colleagues, whose insights are essential to making sure the tool works well in everyday practice. 

The feedback form is short and should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. It's a chance to tell us what works well and what could be improved. 

Please use the form below to tell us your views, this link will stay open until the end of December. 

Speech and Language (S&L) INDES School Feedback - Fill in form 

Last modified: 9 December 2025 09:24
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