SEND Reform in Practice - Legal Risks, Duties & Challenges Ahead

Introduction

The SEND system is undergoing significant structural reform. What was announced as a flagship policy commitment by the Labour Government in 2024 is now, in 2026, transitioning into implemented legislative and policy change with direct consequences for legal practice.

These reforms raise critical questions for lawyers working in education law, public law and related advisory roles: how will statutory duties evolve, how will decision-making thresholds shift and what will the reforms mean for disputes concerning EHCPs, tribunal proceedings and local authority obligations?

This short webinar offers a detailed analysis of the SEND reforms from a legal perspective. The webinar will unpack the key provisions, explore their practical and procedural implications and highlight emerging areas of legal risk and uncertainty for practitioners advising schools, families and public bodies.

Register today to ensure you are fully prepared for the next phase of SEND legislation and its impact on education law practice.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Key points and core changes introduced by the reforms
• The impact of the reforms on children and young people with Special Educational Needs (‘SEN’)
• Potential challenges, risks and unintended consequences arising from implementation
• Areas where further reform and development may still be required

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 18th September 2026

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