SEND Reform White Paper: putting children and young people first
What is it?
It contains proposed changes to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including early, fair support, with shared accountabilities across local partners.
We encourage you to respond directly to the Government too, through the consultation process:https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/
The deadline for consultation is 18 May 2026.
Please read our latest update on SEND Reform here