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Somerset SEND Services Under Scrutiny in Ofsted and CQC Inspection

Children, young people, parents, and practitioners in Somerset are invited to share their experiences with SEND services.

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Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are conducting an independent inspection of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services across Somerset. The inspection aims to evaluate how local services support children and young people with SEND, considering their experiences and needs.

The inspection will examine the effectiveness of services for children and young people with SEND in Somerset. Inspectors from Ofsted and the CQC will assess how well these services meet the needs of individuals and consider the experiences of families.
Direct input from children and young people with SEND, their parent carers, and practitioners is being sought to help build a comprehensive picture of SEND support within the area. Participation in the surveys is voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential, submitted directly to Ofsted.

What you share will help inspectors build a picture of SEND support across Somerset.

Several surveys are available, tailored for different groups: Children and Young People, Parent and Carer, Parent and Carer (Easy Read), and Practitioner surveys. The deadline for submitting responses is 9am on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Further information regarding the inspection process and its scope can be found on the Somerset SEND Local Offer website.
Based on information from the official source: Somerset Council (04/11/2026)

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