FOI Request - SEN and AP Placements

Request 101003820435

Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Alternative Provision (AP) placements managed by your local authority.

SEN Placements
1.  The total number of children and young people currently receiving SEN support, broken down by type of placement (e.g. mainstream schools, special schools, private or independent providers).
2.  New students placed into SEN provision in the academic year 2024/2025
3.  The number of children and young people who have been placed outside the local authority area.
4.  The total cost to the local authority for SEN placements in the academic year 2024/2025, broken down by type of placement and provider.
5.  Breakdown in the number of SEN placements and associated costs over the last five years.

Alternative Provision Placements
6. The total number of children and young people currently in Alternative Provision placements, broken down by type (e.g. pupil referral units, independent alternative provision providers).
7. New students placed into AP placements in the academic year 2024/2025
8. The number of AP placements made outside the local authority area.
9. The total cost to the local authority for AP placements in the academic year 2024/2025, broken down by provider.
10. Breakdown in the number of AP placements and associated costs over the last five years.
11. Are you working with any online providers of AP tuition/provision e.g. Tute or Academy21

Waiting Times and Capacity
12. The average waiting time for both SEN and AP placements in the last academic year (2024/2025) and how many students are on the waiting list.
13. The average waiting time for both SEN and AP placements in the academic year 2023/2024 and how many students are on the waiting list.