The Government has published the Schools White Paper, Every child achieving and thriving, and the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) consultation document, SEND reform: putting children and young people first.

They have also developed some shorter, simpler documents that provide more information about the Schools White Paper and SEND consultation. They are for:

• parents
• schools
• colleges
• local authorities

Related links

• What's happening now to support children and young people with SEND in mainstream education
• What parents of children and young people with SEND need to know
• What to expect from your child’s journey through education
• What every parent can expect from our reforms
• Information on SEND reform for parents and carers who have children with EHCPs
• Information on SEND reform for parents and carers of children and young people in special schools
• Information on SEND reform for parents and carers of children receiving SEND support in mainstream schools and colleges
• Information on SEND reform for those leading and working in mainstream schools
• Information on SEND reform for those working in Early Years settings
• Information on SEND reform for leaders of special schools, AP and specialist post-16 institutions
• Information on SEND reform for those working in Post-16 settings

Further information for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND is available below:

• SEND reform: education otherwise than at school
• Upfront funding for mainstream schools: creating a local SEND inclusion formula
• Experts at Hand: what parents of children and young people with special educational needs need to know