Inspire SEN Solutions

SEND reforms have been published.

It’s important to say from the outset: these are proposals, not changes to the law. But having the full document at last gives us something concrete to work through, and the next 12 weeks of consultation will be crucial.
One of the biggest shifts is the introduction of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for every child with SEND. For over a million children who currently have no legal entitlement to support, this could be a genuinely significant change. ISPs are intended to give families a clear, enforceable right to personalised help in school.
For children with more complex needs, EHCPs will remain, but with a clearer structure through new “Specialist Provision Packages”. Every child with an EHCP would also have an ISP showing how support is delivered day‑to‑day. Importantly, the government has committed to strong transitional protections, including reassurance that children currently in year 3 or above will not be moved from an EHCP to an ISP unless they choose to, right through to the end of secondary school.
The White Paper also sets out plans to strengthen accountability, update complaints processes, and retain the SEND Tribunal as a vital safeguard for families.
Alongside these structural changes, the proposals focus heavily on improving mainstream inclusion: more training for teachers, clearer national expectations, earlier identification of needs and a stronger emphasis on evidence‑based interventions. These are areas families and professionals have been calling for over many years, and they have real potential to improve support earlier and more consistently.
There are also proposals for local “banks” of specialists, such as SEND teachers, speech and language therapists and other professionals, that schools can access without a child needing an EHCP. In principle, this could be transformative. In practice, it will depend on workforce capacity, which is already stretched. 
The expansion of Best Start Family Hubs is another key element, aiming to give families a single place to access a wide range of support, including dedicated SEND outreach.

Bitesize e-learning Our bitesize e-learning courses provide an introduction to specific areas of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law.  These short, self-paced courses each take around 40 minutes to complete and include videos, quizzes and online resources to support your learning. You can work thro...

*SEND Inquiry Report out TODAY- my interview with Helen Hayes MP *

In this episode, I’m joined by Helen Hayes MP Chair of the Education Committee, to unpack the Committee’s report launched today : Solving the SEND Crisis.

With over 890 evidence submissions, including one from Twinkl, this report calls for a culture shift and increased funding to make mainstream education genuinely inclusive for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We cover :
- Why trust in the SEND system is broken, and how to rebuild it
- The future of EHCPs and legal protections for learners with SEND
- What true inclusion in schools should look like
- The committee’s recommendations for a national framework for SEND support
- Mandatory SEND training for teachers, leaders, and inspectors
- How Ontario’s inclusive model could inspire UK reform

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, SENDCo, policymaker or advocate, this episode offers vital insights into the future of SEND education, and the SEND inquiry’s recommendations for whaf needs to change to make it work for every child and young person.

Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000727262881



Photograph of Helen Hayes displayed ©House of Commons/Roger Harris

Today is the day. At 4.30pm, MPs will debate our petition calling on the Government to retain the legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND.

Removing or restricting legal rights will NOT solve the SEND crisis. The problem is persistent unlawful decision-making – not the law.

👉 Watch the debate live from 4.30pm, or follow along on our page: https://www.youtube.com/UKParliament
👉 It’s not too late to sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711021

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Dame Rachel de Sousa’s report

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