A series of events
Ahead of the publication of the Schools White Paper early next year, the Department for Education is committed to testing the proposals to reform the SEND system with the people who matter most – young people and families – alongside teachers and other experts.
The Department for Education, alongside expert advisors Dame Christine Lenehan and Tom Rees, and in partnership with the Council for Disabled Children, will be hosting a series of SEND Engagement events across the country, to listen to and understand the full range of views and experiences from a wide range of perspectives. Creating an opportunity to discuss and understand views on the core principles for SEND reform and ensure that our reforms are grounded in lived experience.
Each event is for parents, carers, school staff and SEND professionals, and other key interested stakeholders to come together. We strongly welcome and encourage participation from across the SEND community and all those with an interest in these issues.
Book now to attend one of our events.
Tuesday 02/12/2025 - South West - Bristol - (10.00am – 12.00pm) - Ended
Thursday 04/12/25 - East Midlands - Skegness (10.00am – 12.00pm) - Ended
Monday 08/12/25 - East of England - Stansted (10.00am – 12.00pm) - Ended
Tuesday 09/12/2025- North West - Manchester (10.00am – 12.00pm) - Ended
Thursday 11/12/2025 - South East - Reading (10.00am – 12.00pm) - Ended
Thursday 18/12/2025-London - Shoreditch (10.00am – 12.00pm) - Ended
Wednesday 07/01/2026- Yorkshire and Humber - Leeds (10.00am – 12.00pm)
Thursday 08/01/2026- North East - Darlington (12.30pm – 2.30pm)
Monday 12/01/2026 – West Midlands - Birmingham (10.00am – 12.00pm)
Online events - Sign up to attend an online event here.
We are keen to welcome as many people as possible to these events. Registration will be on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity.
Following this period of engagement, there will also be the opportunity to share your views and experiences in our public consultation following the publication of the Schools White Paper.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.