SEND Shake-Up - A Round Up of the New White Paper

Introduction

The UK Government’s new SEND White Paper marks a significant moment in the ongoing reform of special educational needs and disability provision, with far-reaching implications for pupils, families, schools and local authorities. This new virtual classroom seminar is designed for education law practitioners and SEND workers seeking a clear and practical understanding of the proposals and their potential impact on the legal landscape.

This timely session will break down the key elements of the White Paper, including proposed changes to Special Education Provision, the new legal duties for schools and local authorities, and what the new system is likely to mean for dispute resolution. It will explore how these reforms may reshape the existing duties, influence decision-making and give rise to new areas of challenge and risk.

Register today to gain concise, practitioner-focused insights to support advisory work across the SEND framework, from early-stage guidance to appeals and judicial review. Whether you act for parents, schools, or local authorities, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving SEND regime with confidence and foresight.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The broad aims of the Government’s proposals
• The new tiers of SEN provision: Universal, Targeted, Targeted Plus and Specialist
• Individual Support Plans (‘ISPs’) and the corresponding school duties
• Inclusion Bases
• The Specialist Provision Packages (‘SPPs’)
• Approaches to naming a Section I placement under the new system
• The ‘Experts at Hand’ offer
• Transitional arrangements and the plan for introducing the new legislation
• Complaints about ISPs and EHCP appeals
• The changing role of the SEND Tribunal

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.