The New Era of SEND – What Mainstream Schools Need to Know

17 February 2026
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The New Era of SEND – What Mainstream Schools Need to Know

The Department for Education (DfE) has recently signaled a major overhaul of the SEND system, aimed at ending the "postcode lottery" and ensuring children receive specialist support closer to home. For mainstream schools, this isn't…

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