Management Information Sheet
Identification of Needs Descriptors in Educational Settings (INDES) and Inclusion and Provision SEF (IPSEF) - Updated
This communication provides an update to the MI Sheet 115/20, Identification of Needs Descriptors in Educational Settings (INDES) and Inclusion and Provision SEF (IPSEF), published on the 6th November 2020.
In light of increasing COVID cases and pressure on schools, the 1st window for completing the INDES for pupils with SEND has been extended to the 15th January 2021. This is to provide more time for schools to become familiar with these processes and acknowledges that this may take more time in the current circumstances.
This will be the first round and opportunity for schools to adopt the use of the INDES. We acknowledge the time might not be right for all schools to complete these now, so there will be a further opportunity to participate in briefings and to start using these in the spring term, after which we hope all schools will embed these as part of their SEND annual cycle of work.
Please note, schools only need to participate in either the current or later round to adopt the INDES.
If you have any questions about the INDES or need further support with this process, please contact the VS SEND at indesipsefsupport@norfolk.gov.uk or book a slot at the INDES surgery sessions detailed below:
1st Round of INDES surgeries
| INDES surgeries (1st round) | Wednesday 25th November 10am-12pm | Request a slot here: indesipsefsupport@norfolk.gov.uk |
| Thursday 26th November 3pm-4pm |
If you are unable to attend of these sessions, a video presentation is available.
Moderators expressions of interest
Moderation events will be held during the Spring and Summer terms to ensure consistency and equity across INDES and IPSEF submissions. Rounds 1 and 2 of INDES will be moderated using submissions from a percentage of a setting's total SEND cohort, taking into consideration the setting's number on roll.
Moderators consist of professionals from educational settings and NCC SEND and Inclusion teams; settings colleagues benefit from being part of moderation to understand and gain a wider understanding of the process.
If you are interested in becoming a moderator of these processes, please contact us via the mailbox and we will forward details to you indesipsefsupport@norfolk.gov.uk.
Timeline and actions for settings:
| Information and timelines for education settings for the INDES and IPSEF published | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Education setting actions |
| w/c 16.11.20 | Revised MI sheet | Ensure this information is shared with governors, leaders, SENDCos, inclusion leads and teachers Visit schools' website for further information Share this information with colleagues in your setting |
Timeline and dates for schools adopting the INDES in the 1st round
| INDES 1st Round for Schools (Schools only need to join the 1st OR 2nd round) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Education setting actions |
| 09.11.20 | INDES 1st round opens | SENDCos co-ordinate the completion of INDES for all children and young people on educational setting SEND lists : INDES webform live. |
| w/c 16.11.20 | 1st round of education settings' communication events | Attend events or watch video |
| w/c 23.11.20 | 1st round INDES surgeries | These are practical sessions for colleagues to drop-in to ask questions and get more support and information - email indesipsefsupport@norfolk.gov.uk to request a slot |
| 15.01.21 | INDES 1st round closes | |
| w/c 25.01.21 | VS SEND notifies settings of CYP INDES (1st round) to be moderated | SENDCos collate evidence required to support identification decisions and upload to Perspective Lite by 05.02.21 |
| w/c 08.02.21 | INDES 1st round moderation panel | |
| w/c 22.02.21 | INDES 1st round moderation outcomes communicated to settings | Check your Perspective Lite account for feedback |
| INDES 2nd Round for Schools (Schools only need to join the 1st OR 2nd round) | ||
| Date | Event | Education setting actions |
| 04.12.20 | MI Sheet published with information for INDES 2nd round | Share this information with colleagues in your setting |
| w/c 11.01.21 | 2nd round of education settings' communication events | Attend events or watch video Book places on communication events via SLA Online |
| w/c 18.01.21 | INDES 2nd round opens |
Those settings that are not part of the 1st round only - SENDCos co-ordinate the completion of INDES for all children and young people on educational setting SEND lists INDES webform live. |
| w/c 01.02.21 | INDES 2nd round surgeries | These are practical sessions for colleagues to drop-in to ask questions and get more support and information - email indesipsefsupport@norfolk.gov.uk to request a slot |
| 26.02.21 | INDES 2nd round closes | |
| 08.03.21 | VS SEND notifies settings of CYP INDES (2nd round) to be moderated | SENDCos collate evidence required to support identification decisions and upload to Perspective Lite by 19.03.21 |
| w/c 22.03.21 | INDES 2nd round moderation panel | |
| w/c 12.04.22 | INDES 2nd round moderation outcomes communicated to settings | Check your Perspective Lite account for feedback |
Please visit the Norfolk Schools site for further information on the implementation phase and actions for schools and academies.
Any enquiries, please email: indesipsefsupport@norfolk.gov.uk