SEND survey 2025

Resources to explain the SEND survey to children and young people

We have created an introductory PowerPoint presentation which includes a video co-produced with young people. These will help you to explain the SEND survey to children and young people (CYP) with SEND, up to and including 25 years old.

• SEND survey 2025 introduction (Powerpoint, 3 MB) 
• Norfolk County Council SEND Survey 2025 video (Vimeo, one-minute introduction):
  

Different survey formats

We have created the SEND survey in different formats to make it easier for children and young people to participate.

Online

Within the online survey platform, there are the following options for CYP who are 0-25 years old:

• Plain text version
• Widgit (words with symbols) version
• Easy Read (words with pictures) version
• Group response version

Paper copies

If a CYP would prefer a paper copy of any of the above, please email send@norfolk.gov.uk.

Braille

We can also offer the SEND survey in Braille for CYP on request; please email send@norfolk.gov.uk.

Other resources

We have also developed:

• Some printable Widgit questions and response cards (PDF, 1 MB) that can be used with children who use words with symbols
• A  SEND survey group session resource (Powerpoint, 2 MB) with just the questions for teachers or supporting adults to use with a group

Other support

Participation team

Our participation team are committed to supporting children and young people in special or complex needs schools to complete the survey and share their views.

Email csparticipationteam@norfolk.gov.uk to find out how Amy and Laura can support your school

School and community teams

Our School and Community Teams are committed to promoting the SEND survey to all parents/carers they are working with and promoting its importance to mainstream school leaders, teachers and TAs.

Speak to your team to about how they can support you with the SEND survey.