On Monday 23 February, the Department for Education published its schools white paper ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving‘, which shares its plan to reform special educational needs and disability (SEND) support in early years, schools and colleges.
Alongside the white paper is a national consultation called ‘putting children and young people first‘, running until 18 May 2026. The Council for Disabled Children’s Participation team is working throughout this consultation period to support disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, to share their thoughts, experiences and ideas, and help shape the SEND reforms.
