Writing SEND information that is clear and easy to understand

Make sure you think about:

Purpose

What is your aim? 

• Think carefully about your title. It must attract the people who need to know 
• What are your key messages?
• What action do you want the reader to take?
• Will pictures or diagrams help to make your message clear?

Coproduction

Should your communication be created in coproduction with parents/carers, children and young people and/or professionals?

Format

What format will be best for the reader? Do they use: 

• Easy Read - a method of presenting information to make it easy to understand  
• Screen reader - technology to help people with a visual impairment access written documents by turning on-screen content into speech or Braille. How to create content that works well with screen readers
• British Sign Language - INTRAN can convert written information into a video format 
• Braille - INTRAN can convert written information into Braille
• Languages other than English - INTRAN offers translation and interpretation services 

If your workplace is an INTRAN member it will have an ID code. Quote the ID when booking the service.