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SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First

Executive Summary

In the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Education School's response to the SEND reform consultation, the authors argue that inclusion bases must be more than a physical space within mainstream schools. To work well, they need clear national expectations, properly trained staff, regular evaluation, and strong links between mainstream and specialist expertise.

Inclusion bases could help more children access support closer to their families, peers and local communities. But without consistent standards and investment in teacher training, there is a risk that implementation will remain uneven or separated.

Read the full response and recommendations below.

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Authors


Dr Vasilis Strogilos, Associate Professor at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Education School, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

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Elinor Williams,ÌýPostgraduate Researcher atÌýthe ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Education School, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

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Kate Freeth, Principal Teaching Fellow at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Education School, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵÌý

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Hongye Li,ÌýPostgraduate Researcher atÌýthe ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Education School, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵÌý

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Professor Melanie Nind, Professor of Education at atÌýthe ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Education School, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

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