on Tuesday 2 December 2025, the Government launched a public engagement campaign, putting families at the heart of its plans to create a reformed SEND system that will give parents, families and the sector to share their views on a range of proposals. 

Themes of engagement will include:

• Early intervention, including earlier in children’s lives when this can have most impact.
• Local provision, so young people can learn at a school close to their home, alongside their peers, as well as the vital role of special provision for complex needs.
• Fairness, so every school has the resources and capability to meet changing needs – stopping parents fighting for support and ensuring clear legal safeguards for children and parents.
• Effective practice, grounded in evidence to ensure excellent long-term outcomes.
• Shared working that means education, health and care services working in partnership with local government, families, teachers, experts and representative bodies.

Read more on the launch here.