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UK Government to Reform SEND Support in Schools

2/19/2026

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  • The UK government plans to reform SEND support in mainstream schools, adding more teacher training and an inclusion unit in every secondary school.
  • About 639,000 children currently have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) outlining their legal rights to support.
  • The reforms may limit EHCP eligibility and shift many children to Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
  • Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson called for clearer criteria for accessing support.
  • Details about the changes are expected to be released soon.