Graduated Provision

Universal provision

This is the provision available to all CYP. It forms the foundation for all other provision or support in settings and comprises high-quality teaching for all as well as reasonable adjustments. When there is a comprehensive universal offer of inclusive provision, most CYP will have their learning needs met. This will reduce demand for more targeted intervention and provision.

"Universal provision is based on inclusive approaches to teaching and learning which benefit all children but are essential for those with SEND. Reasonable adjustments for individual needs are made to ensure settings are, for example, dyslexia-friendly, communication-supportive and adaptive for any sensory and physical needs that pupils may have." (Supporting SEN, Universal Provision nasen, 2020).

Targeted provision

Even when high-quality universal provision is in place, additional support or targeted provision will be required for some CYP to help them make progress. Effective targeted support is:

Focused (on underlying needs)
Structured (explicit and scaffolded)
Skill-building (especially self-regulation and language)
Engaging (motivational and relational)
Integrated (aligned with classroom practice and wider provision)

Targeted provision may include small group or one-to-one support using evidence-based interventions, for example, from 'What works?' Whole School SEND or the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).

Enhanced provision

For a small proportion of CYP, personalised and bespoke support may be required to meet their needs, in addition to what is offered through universal and targeted provision.

Early Years Settings

For Norfolk Early Years settings, professionals can contact the Early Years Advice Line (01603 222300) for further advice and guidance. Following this, support will be identified through the Advice Line triage process, which will ensure the most appropriate team responds. This may include involvement from an Improvement Development Worker or Early Years Adviser, who can provide advice and guidance on how the setting can best meet the needs of children and young people (CYP).

Schools

For schools in Norfolk, the SEND and Inclusion Support Model (SISM) has been established. The aim of the model is to ensure that schools and families receive the right support, which will enable more CYP to access their local provision, alongside their friends and siblings. For most CYP this will result in better outcomes and the best chance of independence in their adult life.

As part of this model, every school in Norfolk has a Team Around the School (TAS), which comprises of professionals from a range of teams within the Local Authority. The TAS meets with each school once a term to hold supportive yet challenging conversations about how to best meet the needs of CYP within their school, aligned to changing and emerging needs. These meetings are underpinned by discussion about the Norfolk tools that have been developed to support schools in strategically planning their graduated offer in response to the SEND needs in their school. These tools are:

Throughout the Norfolk Inclusive Practice Framework, where the advice is to seek further guidance from relevant professionals, schools should initially discuss this with their TAS, who will work with them to identify appropriate support or signpost to other professionals where needed.

As part of the SISM, there is also the SEND and Inclusion Support Line (0333 313 7165) which can be used by professionals and families seeking further advice and guidance.

Post-16 Settings

The SEND and Inclusion Support Line can be used by professionals in Post-16 settings and further information and guidance can also be found on the Help You Choose website or by contacting the Preparing for Adult Life (PFAL) Team.