SEND white paper consultation: Have your say
The government is consulting on proposed reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system.
These proposals form part of the government's Every Child Thriving and Achieving white paper.
This is an important opportunity for parents, carers, children and young people to share their experiences and views of the SEND system, and to help shape how it develops in the future.
The deadline to respond is 18 May 2026.
How to respond:
Email your response to sendreform.consultation@education.gov.uk
Share your views with your local Member of Parliament (MP). Find your MP
Respond by post to:
SEND Reform Consultation
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
Government publishes SEND reforms white paper
The government published its long awaited schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, on 23 February 2026. It sets out proposed future reforms to the SEND system.
These proposals aim to improve earlier identification of needs, strengthen support in mainstream settings, and create greater consistency for children and young people with SEND across the country.
At this stage, SEND law has not changed and all the current SEND legal framework remains.
The white paper represents proposals only, and these will now go through a national consultation process.
Parents, carers and professionals can read the official information and take part in the consultation.
Coffee and chat with SEND services
Do you have questions for WIASS, SEND Allkind (formerly SEND in Mind), the Local Offer Team or the Forum about your child or young person’s learning needs, support, social activities and financial support that you may be entitled to as a carer?
Join the next coffee and chat sessions with SEND services.
Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Roehampton Family Hub, 166 Roehampton Lane, SW15 4HR
Book a place on Eventbrite or just turn up.
Family Hubs
Family Hubs are a great place to go to get a wide range of range of services and support for you and your family – all in one place. Services are offered to parents and children aged 0-19 years (25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities).
Find out what's coming up: view the Family Hubs' timetables.