Read our collection of policy blogs to find out how we're protecting children and young people’s rights to special educational provision and support that meets their needs.
Hear from our Policy Manager, Catriona Moore, about why protecting children’s rights must remain central to decisions about SEND reform Read more
The Department for Education (DfE) has published the latest round of statistics for all things related to EHC plans. They can tell us a lot, about the direction SEND reform may take us in and the stories that sit behind every statistic. Read more
Hear from our Policy Manager, Catriona Moore, about how children in custody with special educational needs are frequently misidentified, ignored or left unsupported in secure settings. Read more
IPSEA’s policy team reflect on newly elected councillors, highlighting the critical question of how well they understand their statutory duties to children and young people with SEND. Read more
Upcoming SEND reforms outlined in the February SEND consultation could significantly change support for children and young people Read more
Our research shows persistent inequalities in access to SEND provision and legal advice for children, young people and families from under-served communities Read more
The Government has set out its plans to reform the system that supports children and young people with SEND — our team explains why reassurances can never take the place of rights Read more
The law isn't the problem, the problem is the law isn't followed - our team explains why it's vital the SEND legal framework is retained in upcoming plans for SEND reform Read more
The Runnymede Trust and the Communities Empowerment Network have published a report on the sustained impact of school exclusions on Black children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read more
IPSEA’s Policy Manager, Catriona Moore, reflects on a recent webinar we ran to help MPs and their staff understand the SEND legal framework, and the importance of maintaining and enforcing existing SEND legal rights Read more
A new report from The Sutton Trust reveals inequalities in access to support for children and young people with SEND – our latest blog explores the findings, and the need for public bodies to comply with the law Read more
A new report reveals that teachers fear SEND reforms will negatively impact children and young people - in our latest blog, Laura Ali explores findings from a survey of over 1,000 teachers Read more