The annual report for each school shall include a report containing such information as may be prescribed about the implementation of the governing body's policy for pupils with special educational needs.

(Section 161(5))

2:11. The governing body's report must include information on:

? the success of the SEN policy

? significant changes in the policy

? any consultation with the LEA, the Funding Authority and other schools

? how resources have been allocated to and amongst children with special educational needs over the year.

Education (Special Educational Needs) (information) Regulations, regulation 5 and Schedule 4

2:12. In commenting on the success of the policy, the report should demonstrate the effectiveness of the school's systems for:

? identification

? assessment

? provision

? monitoring and record-keeping

? use at outside support services and agencies

2:13. In considering the effectiveness of the school's work on behalf of children with special educational needs and in drawing up their annual report, the governing body may wish to consult other schools and the support services used by the school.  The school should consider whether amendments to their policy are needed in the light of this evaluation.

The SEN coordinator

2:14. In all mainstream schools a designated teacher should be responsible for:

? the day-to-day operation of the school's SEN policy

? liaising with and advising fellow teachers

? coordinating provision for children with special educational needs