Ofsted and CQC Area SEND inspection: Share your experience
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are carrying out an inspection of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Somerset.
As part of the inspection, inspectors want to hear directly from children and young people with SEND, parents and carers, and practitioners. They will use this feedback to help them understand people's experiences of SEND services and support across Somerset.
The relevant surveys can be found here:
- Children and Young People Survey
- Parent/Carer Survey
- Parent/Carer Survey (Easy Read)
- https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AreaSEND-Practitioner/10445129
The surveys are voluntary and responses will be treated confidentially by the inspection team.
The surveys will remain open from 2nd November until 9am on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Please take this opportunity to share your experiences and views directly with inspectors.
More information
Ofsted and CQC have also published information explaining the Area SEND inspection and how children, young people, parents and carers can be involved. Information is available in a range of formats, including Easy Read and British Sign Language (BSL).
Area SEND inspections: information for families
