DfE - Changes to the Law on Special Educational Needs and Disability

Information and advice

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/reforms-for-children-with-sen-and-disabilities-come-into-effect

Age

Any age

Description

The biggest education reforms in a generation for children and young people with special educational needs became law on Monday 1 September 2014.

Information from the DfE on how the new Children and Families Act will offer simpler, improved and consistent help for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As well as protecting the schools budget, it will extend provision from birth to 25 years of age. This will give families greater choice in decisions and ensure needs are properly met.

 

Updated: 15/03/2023