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Recommendation 26
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In July 2021, the Department wrote to tell us that it had decided it should...
Conclusion
In July 2021, the Department wrote to tell us that it had decided it should take more time to ensure its reform plans could deliver the systemic change needed, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic had materially altered the context for reform. It said that it would use the additional time to make certain its plans complemented the wider work being done on recovery and school reform, and that they had the longevity needed to offer stability to the sector.39
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
1.2 The Department for Education (the department) wrote to the Committee on 19 November 2021 with details of progress towards finalising the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) review, and plans for publication. The department is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND; improving people’s experiences of the SEND system, with services working in co-production with children, young people and families; and delivering better value for money by targeting and distributing resources in a sustainable way that meets need quickly and effectively. The department will publish proposals for full public consultation, enabling the views of families and stakeholders to shape how the department meets these goals.