Breaking the cycle: A blueprint for special educational needs and disability (SEND) reform | IPPR

Breaking the Cycle: A Blueprint for SEND Reform

There is consensus that the education system is not working well enough for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families, or the professionals delivering support.

This isn’t the fault of any of the actors within the system; families are seeking support for their children, while education providers, councils, and health leaders struggle to balance priorities and resources.

A shared view exists that change is necessary and urgent, but there is less agreement on what change should look like or how it should be implemented.

Change is necessary and urgent

Author's summary: Reforming education for children with SEND is crucial.

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Institute for Public Policy Research Institute for Public Policy Research — 2025-10-25

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