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The good and the bad of SEND reforms

September marks five years since the Children and Families Act 2014 became law, heralding the biggest reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in a generation.

Council for Disabled Children director Dame Christine Lenehan considers five positives and negatives of the Act's implementation so far, and sets a vision for the next five years.

THE SUCCESSES

1. Co-production

No piece of law and no set of reforms has put working together with children and families so firmly at its heart. It has also strengthened the voices of young people.

2. More time for education

The Act enables young people to have the additional time they need to complete their formal education, up to the age of 25.

3. Better understanding

The development of the role of designated medical/clinical officers is giving "health" a seat at the table, and making it possible for the needs of children to be better understood.

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