SEND Reforms in York

SEND Reforms in York

The Department for Education published our schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, alongside a consultation on SEND reform, called Putting Children and Young People First on 23rd February 2026.

The Department for Education want to improve the lives of all children and young people, with a broad curriculum fit for the modern world, and ending the one-size-fits-all approach to education.

Guides for parents

The government have written some shorter, simpler documents that provide more information about the schools white paper and SEND consultation.

• What parents of children with SEND need to know
• What to expect from your child’s journey through education
• What every parent can expect from our reforms
• Information on SEND reforms for parent and carers who have children with EHCPs
• Information on SEND reform for parents and carers of children and young people in special schools
• Information on SEND reforms for parents and carers of children receiving SEND support in mainstream schools and colleges

Guides for professionals

The government have produced a series of documents setting out the key information and proposed reforms in the schools white paper and SEND consultation document for those working in the sector.