Multi-page article http://www.education.gov.uk/b0065985/disability-toolkit 2012-12-20T10:03:43 Disability toolkit Disability toolkit Information about a toolkit designed to help schools identify and support disabled pupils, including links to downloadable resources. <![CDATA[<p> In 2010 the University of Bath conducted research to pilot tools to support schools in identifying and collecting disability data. This research was developed in response to previous research conducted in 2008.</p> <p> This work with volunteer schools has informed the development of a toolkit schools may find helpful in identifying and collecting information on all their disabled pupils.</p> <p> The research found that collecting robust and consistent disability information can help schools better identify and respond to the needs of their disabled pupils, in addition to supporting schools in meeting their duties under disability and equality legislation.</p> <p> The toolkit comprises a</p> <ul> <li> a questionnaire that can be distributed to parents&nbsp;to help schools identify disabled pupils and their individual needs; and</li> <li> range of flexible tools for schools to use with pupils, which can be matched to meeting the individual needs of disabled pupils.</li> </ul> ]]> false Governor Headteacher Leadership team Local authority SEN practitioner Department for Education English Disability data collection for children's services

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Useful guidance for schools collecting disability information.

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