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SEND Reform – where we are and what comes next

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  • 3rd November 2026
  • England & Wales
  • 6 mins read

Councils in England are building a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Nearly all Local Area SEND Reform Plans are now approved, unlocking deficit support, but key details remain pending.

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