Alongside the Schools White Paper and SEND Reform consultation, the Department for Education (DfE) has published a series of clear, accessible summary guides outlining the key proposals and reforms. These documents are designed to help parents, carers and professionals better understand what is being proposed — and what it could mean for children and young people with SEND.
The guides include:
• 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 the proposed reforms
• Information for those working in early years settings
• Information for mainstream school staff and leaders
• Information for leaders of special schools, AP and specialist post-16 institutions
• Information for those working in post-16 settings
• Guidance for parents and carers of children with EHCPs
• Guidance for families with children in special schools
• Guidance for families whose children receive SEND support in mainstream schools and colleges
During the 12-week consultation period, the DfE has confirmed (in “What parents of children and young people with SEND need to know”) that discussions will continue with schools, colleges, early years settings and organisations such as the NNPCF, ensuring that families and professionals have ongoing opportunities to share their views and help shape the conversation.
Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-send-reforms-sheets