The Department for Education and Department of Health and Social Care are reforming the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system to improve outcomes for children and young people, including those with autism. The reform addresses concerns about postcode lottery in specialist provision access, the scope of enforceable rights through Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and specialist provision packages. The Education and Training (Young People with Autism) Bill is currently active, with recent parliamentary scrutiny focusing on impact assessments and alignment with select committee recommendations.
Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive.
A response by the government to the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’.
In response to: SEND and alternative provision improvement plan
Sets out our plans to change the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision system in England.
How the government is giving children and young people with SEN better access to the high-quality special education and support they need.