This request relates to Keeping Children Safe In Education Statutory Guidance 2023, sections 176-179, published 6th June 2023 and effective from 1st September 2023.

1. Please provide me with copies of all correspondence between 1st January and 31st May 2023( including emails) from or to the DFE about the possibility of including children with a EHCP or “ any child deemed vulnerable “ within the scope of section 178 of the above guidance.
We have been advised by our Assistant Director of Childrens Services, principal Education Welfare Officer and Head of SEND, that they have not had any correspondence on this matter.