The SEND code of practice 0-25 years, states that every local authority must set out what it expects to be available in its area for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) including information about approaches to teaching, adaptations to the curriculum and the learning environment.

‘Ordinarily available provision’ is a phrase to describe the provision that a local authority expects to be made available for children and young people with SEND in early years settings, mainstream schools, and colleges from within their own resources.

Hertfordshire’s guidance has been developed to support providers to reflect on and strengthen their provision for all children and young people, including those with SEND.

The guidance gives examples of adaptations and reasonable adjustments that are part and parcel of everyday high-quality inclusive provision. Much of the ordinarily available provision described in this guidance will already be an integral part of a provider’s provision for all children and young people, including those with SEND. However, some providers may need to develop their current provision and practice if they are to meet these expectations.

(In essence, from a parent’s point of view – Ordinarily Available Provision is what should be available at every provision without requiring a diagnosis or EHCP in place.)

The below link will direct you to the full document on the Local Offer Page.

https://thegrid.org.uk/assets/ordinarily-available-provision-guidance-jun25.pdf