2022 Government Green Paper - Review of Support and Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

2022 Government Green Paper - Review of Support and Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Share your views on our proposals for the SEND and alternative provision system by Friday 22 July 2022.

Background from gov.uk website.

The government is determined to level up opportunities for all children and young people – without exception. We are just as ambitious for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as for every other child.

The SEND review sets out government’s proposals for a system that offers children and young people the opportunity to thrive, with access to the right support, in the right place, and at the right time, so they can fulfil their potential and lead happy, healthy and productive adult lives.

The reforms to the SEND system introduced in 2014 had the right aspirations and since then there has been much to celebrate. It is clear that the system is driven by a hardworking and dedicated workforce. However, despite examples of good practice, too often the experiences and outcomes of children and young people are poor. Parents and carers are frustrated at having to navigate an increasingly complex and adversarial system. Growing tension across the system is causing delays in accessing support and increasing financial challenges for local government.

The SEND review is a response to the widespread recognition that the system is failing to deliver for children, young people and their families - you can have your say on the proposed changes by responding to this online consultation.

More news articles