Named person for SEN oversight
The name of the person with oversight of SEN provision, who makes sure support is co-ordinated. 16 to 19 academies should publish it. It does not apply to other schools.
Check this on my websiteWho it applies to
- Published on
- The school's own website
- School type
- Academies
- School stage
- Sixth-form only providers
- Does not apply to
- No school types are excluded
When is it due?
- Renewal
- No fixed date
The official sources set no renewal date. Keep it accurate whenever it changes.
What's needed
Publish the name of the person with oversight of SEN provision on the learning support page (guidance says 16 to 19 academies should).
What it must contain
No parts listedThe official sources name no separate parts for this requirement. We check that it is published and easy to find.
What the official sources say
Set out in 1 official source:
SEND code of practice
They should ensure that there is a named person in the college with oversight of SEN provision to ensure co-ordination of support,
Should§ para 7.22, page 116
Questions schools ask
Does every school have to publish the named person for SEN oversight?
The official sources we check set no requirement for academies. The official sources we check set no requirement for maintained schools.
When does the named person for SEN oversight need to be published?
Renewal: No fixed date. The official sources set no renewal date. Keep it accurate whenever it changes.
Where does the requirement for the named person for SEN oversight come from?
It is set out in SEND code of practice.
Changes to the official sources
The sources for this item do not publish dated change notes. Their current versions are listed above.
We last checked these sources on 21 September 2026.
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Official sources last checked 21 September 2026 · register version 1.0.4