We believe lived experience must guide reform. Our 2033 strategy places people we support at the centre.

Let’s build a system where young people with SEND can thrive through childhood and into adulthood.

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The system should protect transitions

Local authorities must ensure smooth transitions into adult social care. But they need funding, staff, and strong enforcement.

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Many young people with SEND live in unregistered children's homes with no oversight. These homes can charge councils £10,000+ per week and risk long-term harm.*

*Children’s Commissioner, Illegal Children’s Homes Report (2025)

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What about transition to adulthood?

Young people ‘age out’ of support. Many face disrupted or poor transitions. But these moments define future outcomes.

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5. Schools need more funding and training.

So they’re incentivised to accept and support SEND pupils — and staff are confident and capable.

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4. Diagnoses and support shouldn’t take years.

Early identification and intervention are vital. Waiting too long can set children back for life.

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3. Local authorities must be empowered to deliver.

Proposed reforms include:
✔ A national fund for high-cost needs.
✔ Extending the profits cap to private SEND services.

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2. We need more inclusive and specialist provision.

That means:
✔ Expanding state special schools.
✔ Improving inclusion in mainstream schools.

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1. Every child should have the right to SEND assessment and support.

Children, families and carers must be at the heart of the reform process. Lived experience must shape the system.

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