More than 90% of local SEND reform plans have been approved by the DfE.
But approval is only the start. The real test is whether these plans deliver earlier, better & more joined-up support for children & families.
@imosphere.bsky.social
@imosphere.bsky.socialMore than 90% of local SEND reform plans have been approved by the DfE.
But approval is only the start. The real test is whether these plans deliver earlier, better & more joined-up support for children & families.
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.socialDo you agree that the DfE must give its #SENDreform Child Rights Impact Assessment an independent do-over—because the full proposals were not included www.specialneedsjungle.com/dfe-must-rep...
@parliamentconnect.bsky.socialSaqib Bhatti asks when SEND reform legislation will come, citing a £2 billion shortfall in SEND budgets. Saqib Bhatti (Conservative, Meriden and Solihull East) House of Commons, 14 September 2026 #MeridenSolihullEast #UK #ParliamentConnect #SENDReform #SENDLegislation #SENDBudgetShortfall
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.socialOn SNJ Today: New research from Sheffield Hallam University into the 2025 Government #SEND "National Conversation" has found it “performative”, limiting, and lacking pathways to include young people’s voices: www.specialneedsjungle.com/research-gov... #sendreform #SaveSENDLegalRights
@imosphere.bsky.socialEHCP demand is rising, while councils prepare for #SENDreform. The challenge isn’t just designing the system for 2030 - it’s managing the journey there.
Strengthening #EHCP processes, understanding demand & modelling future scenarios will be key.
@kezzasett.bsky.socialIf the DfE want mainstream schools to be more inclusive they need to tackle this kind of behaviour policy, otherwise it's doomed to failure @georgiagould.bsky.social #SENDReform
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.socialNEW POST: New research finds the Government’s #SEND National Conversation “performative”, lacking pathways for young people’s inclusion: www.specialneedsjungle.com/research-gov... #sendreform #SaveSENDLegalRights
@imosphere.bsky.socialOne London borough strengthened the link between evidence, quality assurance & decision-making across #SEND, helping reduce projected SEND deficit by £21m+.
Five lessons stood out: www.imosphere.com/post/five-lessons-one-council-learned-from-improving-send-consistency-and-confidence
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.socialStill time to email your MP and ask him to attend the #SaveOurChildrensRights #SaveSENDLegalRights PARLIAMENTARY MEETING on September 7th, hosted by MP Chris Coghlan Find out more: saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/2026/09/invi...
#sendreform #EHCP