Department For Education
Details
Guidance for:
- school leaders
- school staff
It applies to:
- state-funded special schools
- independent residential special schools
It contains a statement of national minimum standards.
Special schools support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
National minimum standards for residential special schools: in force from 5 September 2022 is included for reference only.
Schools should continue to follow Residential special schools - national minimum standards: in force until 5 September 2022.
The Boarding schools: national minimum standards apply to all other schools that provide accommodation for children.