City Council sets out ambitious three-year SEND reform plan Brighton

Brighton & Hove City Council has submitted a detailed three-year Local SEND Reform Plan to the Department for Education, outlining how it intends to...

Dan Benn Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:33
Councils back SEND reforms – but warn finances and rising demand could derail system Children Playing

Eight in 10 councils believe the Government’s proposed reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) would lead to better outcomes for...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:25
York SEND reform plan to strengthen early support and inclusion in mainstream schools York skyline

Children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in York could benefit from earlier intervention and more inclusive...

Dan Benn Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:31
Rethinking Public Services 2026 Rethinking Public Services header

With public services under constant pressure, rethinking how we deliver them is more important than ever. To learn more about how public services...

Dan Benn Thu, 03/05/2026 - 16:05
Major SEND reforms to end ‘one size fits all’ approach Teacher with a SEND student

The government has set out sweeping reforms aimed at ending the “one size fits all” education system for children with special educational needs and...

Dan Benn Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:18
Declining demand for school places in London raises risk of closures School children

London is facing a significant fall in demand for school places over the next four years, raising concerns about further school closures, reduced...

Dan Benn Tue, 02/03/2026 - 10:08
Government unveils SEND training programme to help children thrive Teacher in primary school

More children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities will be supported to thrive in their local nursery, school or college...

Dan Benn Mon, 01/19/2026 - 09:54
Missed opportunities are forcing children with SEND out of school Children running in the school yard

A new joint report from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission warns that too many children with special educational needs and disabilities are...

Dan Benn Thu, 12/11/2025 - 10:23
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