What WILL THE NEW GOVERNMENT MEAN FOR SEND?
5th July 2024 saw a new Labour Government take up office… a changed Labour Party now in administration of the UK. But will this bring about positive change for SEND? What are the intentions and plans for SEND from our new SoS for Education and Minister of State for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson?Â
SEND Consultant and Parent Advocate, Jane Friswell reflects on the early indicators
of change in education and the implications for SEND.
This session has already had great feedback from attendees who viewed the live broadcast.
Who is the session aimed at?
This session is ideal for anyone with an interest in the future of SEND.
It’s particularly aimed at Local Authority Inclusion & SEND Leadership, Headteachers, SEN Governors, SENCOs, Teachers and parent carers.
View a snippet of Jane’s session…
key takeaways
– Overview of current government policy direction for SEND –Â
– Evidence of early change in the DfE’s approach to SEND –Â
– Update on implications for the SEND and AP Improvement Plan and the scale of the task ahead –
– Opportunity to share questions that are concerning SENCOs in schools –
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…the session recording, Q&A and presentation slides.
Sarah Rawnsley (verified owner) –
Really worthwhile session, thanks v much
Mary Seaborn (verified owner) –
I think I was a bit bamboozled at times by the content but that’s my fault for not keeping up to date with certain parts of the manifesto! Also, I listened to most of it until the questions as felt I needed to return to the day job – I will hopefully catch up with this later.
Thanks for all the useful information
Margaret Relf (verified owner) –
Good precis and discussion about where we find ourselves today – as a SENCO since 2003 I remain pessimistic about anything that may change for the better – but live in hope!
Jackie Rose (verified owner) –
The session was very useful in detailing the direction of travel as perceived by Jane.
I would have liked the session to stick to time so more urgency in trying to fit it into the allotted timescale as participants had to leave midway through.
matthew.selsdon (verified owner) –
It was very helpful to gain a better understanding of the current climate for SEND and what possible outcomes/solutions there may be in the coming months/years. The slides and information shared was both clear and concise particularly for areas that I initially found more confusing. The way in which it was explained clarified the key points.
Adele Reed-Griffiths (verified owner) –
Great information but would love a recording as was unable to get out of class to watch it all.
Dale Pickles –
The session is recorded and being uploaded shortly. You can re-watch when it suits you.
Madeleine Jones (verified owner) –
it felt very vague, with little knowledge of what will change under the new government: maybe a little premature?
bsquared –
Hi Madeleine
This was our regular September Briefing that we run every year. Our next briefing will be in March. We can only share at the briefing what has been announced. Hopefully by March we will have much more information from the Government on their plans and will hopefully have the initial findings of the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Maggie Butler (verified owner) –
I was looking forward to finding out the detail of what the new government are planning for education in general and SEND in particular. This was explained brilliantly and great to hear aspirations echoing my own.
Michael O’Dwyer (verified owner) –
Very informative and worthwhile session. I will be filtering this information out to the school staff.
Ruth Hitchins (verified owner) –
A good level of insight into the changes that could be coming.
Julia McCarthy (verified owner) –
Very insightful, we listened as a SENCo team and had much to discuss with the SMT team. Interesting thoughts around putting more emphasis on schools to become inclusive, becoming proactive rather than reactive. Thanks for the opportunity to listen.
Sarah Worle (verified owner) –
Any attempt to inform and update people is useful,
Don’t leave us there! Please revisit and inform us of the next steps. Proactive rather than reactive good, but so are the Ofsted changes. SEN focus long overdue to be included.
Thank you
Lorraine Petersen (verified owner) –
Excellent session from Jane – Brought us right up to date with current thinking around SEND
clare Stewart (verified owner) –
Very informative