Have your say on the new SEND proposals
Barnwood Trust is keen to hear from parents, carers and disabled children and young people about their hopes for the Government’s proposed Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) reforms and their potential impact if they become law.
Last month, the Government announced its proposals to reform SEND services in England. These are only plans for now – nothing will change until at least 2029 – and the Government is asking for feedback until 18th May 2026.
We believe it is important that the voices of local parents, carers and young people are heard by the Government as these plans are developed.
Today, we are launching a short survey to ensure as many views from parents, carers, disabled children, and disabled young people are heard as possible. We will submit these experiences to the Government consultation and make representations to local MPs.
Three ways to make your voice heard:
- Share your experiences through our short survey. The survey is only two questions: your hopes for the reforms, and the potential impact of the reforms if they become law. This survey is open until 6th May 2026.
- Talk to Us. If you would prefer to share your experiences with a member of the Barnwood team, you can call us on 07858 518345
- Fill in the official Government consultation. An easy-read version has also been made available
How do I find out more about the proposals?
Watch our animation below to find out more:
Watch this short video from Speech and Language UK which explains the Schools White Paper and what it means for young people.
A guide for parents has been published by the Government.
If you’re a young person with SEND, view the resources and share your views here.
Locally, organisations are supporting parents, carers, and disabled children and young people to respond to the proposals. If you would like help about what the proposals mean for you and your child, or need help answering the Government’s questions, you can speak to:
- Creative Sustainability CIC – Tosca Cabello-Watson (hello@cscic.org or 07869 267242)
- ND Hub – Zaphira Cormack (SEND@NC4ND.org or 07763 343457)
- Parent and Carer Alliance – Lucy Fullard (info@parentandcareralliance.org.uk or 01452 452872)
- Spring Centre – Suzanne Hanratty (suzanne.hanratty@springcentre.org or 01452 725935)
What will Barnwood Trust do with my data?
Barnwood will process any information you share with us in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
You can read our privacy policy here.
Data will be collected and shared anonymously and used to make representations to MPs and to publish as part of the Government’s consultation. Survey responses will be deleted after the deadline for the consultation has passed.
If you have any questions or concerns about taking part in this survey, or about the reform proposals more generally, please contact Dan Jacques (Social Change Manager) at socialchange@barnwoodtrust.org