ETF's SEND Continuious Improvement Review for ITPs
What is it?
The SEND Continuous Improvement Review is designed specifically for Independent Training Providers, offering expert, supportive insight to strengthen to your practice. This review combines a needs analysis, specialist desktop review, and an in‑person site visit to explore identified themes.
Through meetings, learning walks, and resource audits, a SEND specialist evaluates current practice and pinpoints strengths and priority areas.
You’ll receive a detailed feedback report with clear, actionable recommendations to drive meaningful quality improvement, with the option of a follow‑up session to review progress.
Objectives
Identify Areas for Improvement
Conduct a tailored needs analysis to highlight key themes, strengths, and gaps in SEND provision within Independent Training Providers (ITPs).
Provide Expert-Led Evaluation
Deliver a specialist review combining desktop analysis, on-site visits, meetings, learning walks, and resource audits to generate evidence-based insights into current SEND practice.
Enhance Quality of SEND Provision
Offer practical, actionable recommendations to strengthen learner and apprentice experiences, improve outcomes, and support organisational compliance.
Support Continuous Improvement
Provide a structured feedback report and optional follow-up sessions to monitor progress, embed changes, and sustain long-term impact.
Promote a Collaborative Approach
Act as a non-judgemental critical friend, fostering trust and partnership with providers to encourage reflection, openness, and meaningful change.
Ensure Compliance and Best Practice
Help providers align with regulatory expectations, sector standards, and inclusive practice guidance while building confidence in their SEND provision.
Hear about Holly's experience
“[SEND Continuous Improvement Review], is already strengthening our SEND and learning support offer, ensuring we can better meet the needs of learners throughout their programme."
Holly Street, Education Practice Improvement Manager, Skills for Security
How it works
Once the ITP has contracted with ETF to conduct the SEND Continuous Improvement Review, a reviewer will be allocated and assigned.
The reviewer sends a needs analysis form for the provider to complete, helping identify priority areas and key themes for the review.
The reviewer analyses submitted documentation (policies, processes, learner support evidence) to gain an understanding of current SEND provision.
A one day visit is scheduled, during which the reviewer conducts meetings, learning walks, and resource audits to gather further evidence.
Following the visit, the reviewer produces a comprehensive report with findings, strengths, and practical, actionable recommendations for improvement.
Providers can commission an additional follow-up meeting to review progress, discuss implementation, and support continued improvement.
key information
Duration
Standard review: three days Enhanced review: four days
Accreditation?
This service is not an accredited programme.
Price
Standard Review: £3,000 Enhanced Review: £3,500
Contact us
If you would like more information about the review and how to register, please reach out to our team.
