Southwark Education, Learning and Achievement logo Southwark Education, Learning and Achievement
Sign in

Sign in to Southwark Education, Learning and Achievement or Complete a task any time of day with your dedicated, personalised account Create account

Have your say: DfE's SEND consultation

The Department for Education (DfE) has published their long-awaited SEND reforms, Putting Children and Young People First as part of the Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving.

Their information sheet for those leading or working in mainstream schools, gives a quick overview of their main proposals including:

  • a new three-tier model of support above the universal offer – targeted, targeted plus, and specialist
  • new Individual Support Plans for all children with SEND
  • the retention and improvement of EHCPs for children with the most complex needs
  • a share of the £1.6 billion Inclusive Mainstream Fund over three years
  • a share of £3.7 billion of capital investment from this year to 2030 to create Inclusion Bases in mainstream settings.

There also an information sheet for those working Early Years settings, those working in Post-16 settings and a separate one for leaders of special schools, AP and specialist post-16 institutions.

Although some elements of the transformation will begin this year, the legislative changes for the full reforms are not expected to be in place until 2029.

👉 The DfE wants to hear the views of anyone with an interest in SEND, but especially those working in schools and educational settings on their proposed reforms though their formal consultation.

 

Please also share with the families and young people you work with. To help you do that, the DfE has produced a range of accessible materials: