SEND reform: putting children and young people first (Easy Read)

Overview

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We're seeking views on the improvements we want to make to support children and young people with SEND.

Why your views matter

These questions focus on what matters most to children, young people and families. The consultation explains the positive changes we want to make and how that support would be delivered.

You can also respond to this consultation via email at SENDreform.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk, or by post to:

SENDAP Reform, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT

Closes 18 May 2026

Opened 23 Feb 2026

Audiences

  • 16-18 year old students resident at these institutions
  • Adoptive parents
  • Bodies representing schools and local authorities
  • CAMHS
  • Clinical commissioning groups
  • Community representatives
  • Designated institutions and 16-19 academies
  • Directors of children's services
  • Early learning and childcare providers
  • Educational Psychologists
  • Employers
  • Foster carers
  • Further education colleges
  • Governing bodies and academy trusts
  • Government bodies and departments
  • Governors
  • Head teachers and proprietors of private schools
  • Headteachers
  • Health visitors
  • Independent school associations
  • Independent specialist colleges
  • Local authorities
  • Ofsted
  • Organisations with an interest in the content of the computer science GCSE
  • Parents
  • Pupils
  • School nurses
  • School support staff
  • SENCOs
  • Sixth form colleges
  • Social workers
  • Students
  • Teachers
  • Training providers
  • Unions and representative organisations
  • Volunteers
  • Young people

Interests

  • Disabled children
  • SEND code of practice
  • Teaching and learning (SEND)