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What the government’s new education white paper means for SEND families and home educators

Every Child Achieving and Thriving: What the white paper means for SEND and home education

Government schools education white paper 2026 summary. The impact explained.

The government has published a new education white paper titled Every Child Achieving and Thriving

It sets out a long-term vision for education in England through the 2030s. On the surface, it speaks of inclusion, enrichment, belonging and high standards. But when read carefully, especially alongside the...

SEND reform: the EHCP appeal rights families could lose

SEND reform could remove key EHCP appeal rights

SEND reform: the EHCP appeal rights families could lose

In his final appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir Starmer addressed people across the country who “ struggle to be seen or heard ”, telling them they were the reason he entered politics.

For many SEND families, the Government’s latest reform proposals appear to point in the opposite direction.

A new...

Autistic children and home education: when school stops working

Autistic children and home education: when school stops working

Autistic pupils remain disproportionately absent from school. For some families, home education becomes a positive choice. For others, it can feel like the only workable option left.

For many families with autistic children, home education was never part of the original plan.

They expected their child to go to school. They bought the uniform, packed the lunch, found the book bag and...