March 23, 2026

Subjects of rights, not objects of concern: reclaiming agency in the SEND reforms

by Jacqui Lewis The Department for Education’s recent white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, alongside the consultation Putting Children and Young People First, articulates an ambitious commitment to reform SEND support. Framed through rights-based inclusion, early intervention and improved consistency, the vision of a system where every child can achieve and thrive is clearly […]