Major special education support shake-up risks political backlash
Summary
Leaked details reveal planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support system in England. These reforms include reassessing children's needs as they move from primary to secondary school and implementing new Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for all children with special needs. The changes aim to provide early support and control costs, but they may face political pushback.Key Facts
- SEND support in England is undergoing a major redesign, as revealed by a leak.
- Children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) will be reassessed when transitioning from primary to secondary school starting in 2029.
- Individual Support Plans (ISPs) will be introduced for all children with special needs.
- There are currently around 482,000 children in England with EHCPs, a number rising to nearly 639,000 when including older and non-schooling individuals.
- Some parents face a challenging process in securing EHCPs, often involving legal action.
- The new system aims to provide early support and reduce costs, but could mean fewer children keeping their plans.
- Support levels are expected to fall into three categories: Targeted, Targeted Plus, and Specialist.
- An expert panel will determine the most complex needs, which will receive national standard support packages.
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