The Schools White Paper will be published early next year and will set out the government’s proposed reforms to the SEND system. Building on extensive engagement over the past year, the Department for Education has launched a national conversation on SEND reform.  

Now the DfE wants to hear views, experiences and insights from as many people as possible. The national conversation encourages everyone from parents to those working in schools, colleges and early years to get involved and help build a consensus on what works to help deliver lasting reform.  

Every voice will help shape the system our children and young people deserve.  

This will be followed by a period of formal public consultation and further engagement following publication of the Schools White Paper early next year.   

How you can get involved :

• Online events  

Join one of five sessions and submit your questions on the key principles guiding SEND reform. You can attend as many as you like. Sign up via the SEND reform national online session registration page.

• Share your views online  

Contribute ideas and feedback directly online via the SEND consultation on GOV.UK