SEND Reform: Putting children and young people first
The Government published the Schools White Paper on 23rd February 2026. There is now a public consultation on the proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system which runs until 18th May 2026.
The full document, including information on how to respond to the consultation, can be found here – SEND reform: putting children and young people first – and an accessible version can be found here – SEND Reforms accessible version.
We hope that it will be helpful to parents to have a summary of the main proposals in the Department for Education’s White Paper/Consultation document on SEND. We will also be highlighting particular sections of the White Paper, what they mean and what the consequences are, as well as areas that are missing from the proposals. It is really important that you contact your MP and write to them to express your views.
We urge you to respond to the consultation. Eleanor Wright, SOS!SEN Legal Officer, has provided guidance and tips on responding. The deadline is 18th May.
Join us …
Save Our Children’s Rights is organising a national protest in Parliament Square, London on 9th May with regional demonstrations taking place across the country.
