On February 23rd 2026. the Government released the white paper setting out their vision for schools and education needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms to support every child to achieve and thrive. To access the White Paper and the accompanying SEND reform: putting children and young people first consultation, please click here Every child achieving and thriving - GOV.UK
There are different versions of the document including an easy read version - Every child achieving and thriving and SEND consultation supporting information - GOV.UK.
‘Every child achieving and thriving’ outlines our ambition to improve the lives of all children and young people. The Government aim to achieve this by:
- shifting children’s school experience from narrow to broad
- ensuring those who have been side-lined are included
- taking children and communities from withdrawn to engaging with schools
The ‘6,500 additional teachers delivery plan’ sets out plans to recruit 6,500 more teachers and is intended to be read alongside ‘Every child achieving and thriving’.
The SEND reform: putting children and young people first consultation outlines the proposed reforms and asks a series of questions to get the views of everyone with an interest.
There are also shorter, simpler documents that summarise the schools white paper and SEND consultation for parents and those working in the sector - to access click here Every child achieving and thriving and SEND consultation supporting information - GOV.UK.