SEND Reform Plan For Essex

Essex’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reform Plan explains how the Local Authority will deliver the SEND reforms that the Department for Education (DfE) is asking all councils in England to put in place.

The DfE approved the Essex Local SEND Reform Plan on 2 October 2026, describing it as a sound foundation for moving into delivery.

You can access the Plan and the approval letter by clicking HERE

You can also read the Essex Family Forum statement regarding the SEND Reforms   HERE

Essex Family Forum will soon be hosting a webinar with Essex Local Authority to explain more about the reforms and how they will affect your family, please keep an eye on our social media for more details.