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SEND & AP Change Programme

The SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Change Programme is a national initiative launched by the Department for Education (DfE) to test and refine reforms proposed in the SEND and AP Improvement Plan (March 2023). It is designed to build a more inclusive, consistent, and financially sustainable system for children and young people with SEND or who need AP.

  • Development of Gloucestershire’s Tiered Model of Alternative Provision
  • Piloting of the Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce (known as Coordinated Support Team in Gloucestershire)
  • Development of the Online Directory of Alternative Provision

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