Changes to Education Support – What We Know So Far

You may have seen news about the government making changes to plans for education support in England. We'll give you the information to help explain what these changes might mean for young people like you, in practice.

Changes to EHCPS and more

You may have seen news about the government making changes to plans for education support in England. These changes are connected to the government’s Schools White Paper, which looks at how the education system works and what might change in the future.

Right now, lots of organisations, including us, are working through what these changes might mean in practice. Especially for children and young people with SEND.

So...What Does This Mean For You?

The honest answer right now is: we’re still finding out.

When the government announces changes, it can take time for the details to become clear. Policies often need to go through different stages before we know exactly what they will look like in schools, colleges, and local services.

At the moment, we’re:

  • Reading through the announcements and proposals
  • Talking with policy experts and professionals
  • Looking at what these changes could mean for young people in real life

As we learn more, we’ll explain things in clear, simple ways so you can understand what might affect you.

We'll Keep You Updated

As soon as we have more information about what these changes could mean for young people, we’ll share updates on the Hub.

If you’d like to stay in the loop, you can sign up to our newsletter to hear about new articles, updates, and support as things develop.

Got A Question?

If you’re wondering how these changes might affect you, or you have a question you’d like us to look into, you can always reach out and ask us.

We may not have every answer straight away, but we’ll do our best to find the information and share it with you.

We’re here to help you understand what’s happening.

And to make sure young people’s voices stay part of the conversation.

Check out our Youth Voice Page

If you’re interested in how young people are speaking up and helping shape decisions that affect them, take a look at our Youth Voice page.

It’s where we share opportunities for young people to get involved and help influence change in areas such as education, health and support services. 

Your voice and your experiences mater, and this is one way you can be part of the conversation.

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