Summary
The UK government released new reforms for the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England. Starting in 2029, changes will be made to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with new Individual Support Plans (ISPs) set to help categorize student needs. The government plans to spend £4 billion on SEND services over the next three years.
Key Facts
- The reforms will reassess children's entitlement to EHCPs as they move through school stages, targeting complex needs by 2035.
- New Individual Support Plans (ISPs) will be categorized as targeted, targeted plus, or specialist.
- £4 billion will be invested in SEND services over the next three years.
- Concerns exist among parents and former students about potential reductions in personalized support.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson acknowledged challenges in supporting children with SEND.
- Some people fear that EHCPs being reserved for complex needs might reduce available support.
- There is a focus on creating SEND inclusion hubs in mainstream schools.
- Parents worry about the long-term stability of these reforms, especially with potential government changes.
