SEND
The latest news, analysis, research and advice relating to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector
Wednesday
25th Feb 2026
The SEND reforms are out - now the real tests begin
The government has finally announced its plans for special educational needs provision. ÌÇÐÄVlog’ SEND and inclusion editor John Roberts assesses the challenges to come
5 ways to make an inclusion base work in your school
With the government saying it wants every secondary to have an inclusion base, one special-school leader shares tips on setting up effective provision
Tuesday
24th Feb 2026
‘The SEND reforms are not a recipe for inclusion, but for disaster’
A lack of clarity and not enough funding will endanger well-intentioned reforms, argues shadow education secretary Laura Trott
KS4 reforms to make lower-attaining pupils ‘more visible’
Government launches a consultation on reforms to key stage 4, including changes to RISE interventions and a new ‘best fit’ progress measure targeted at low prior attainers
Monday
23rd Feb 2026
Schools White Paper: the sector reacts
What do leaders and experts across the schools sector make of the government’s new plans for education? ÌÇÐÄVlog rounds up opinions on the proposals on SEND, multi-academy trusts, disadvantage and more
How is Labour planning to reform SEND?
The DfE sets out proposals for schools to produce statutory support plans for pupils with SEND and for new national inclusion standards. Here’s everything you need to know about its reform plans
Schools White Paper: all you need to know
ÌÇÐÄVlog has gathered all of the key information from the Labour government’s schools White Paper
Friday
20th Feb 2026
‘Chaotic SEND reform leaks have caused anxiety and entrenchment’
The government’s narrative on SEND reform is also hugely problematic, argues Warren Carratt, leader of a special-school MAT
DfE warned on lack of state capacity for private SEND pupils
Leaders raise concern that the government’s fees plan could lead to ‘catastrophic’ loss of independent special school provision