Description
Our EDI Roundtable is a discussion led by our Fellows on broad equity issues. These discussions are ‘conversational’ with our Fellows, Members and Advocates in Residence receiving and responding to questions from attendees. Roundtables are held twice yearly.
Date: Thursday 16th April 2026 17:00 to 18:15
Topics for exploration:
- Inclusion, Equity and SEND – The recent Government White Paper in England on SEND – The Schools White Paper 2026: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Reform – House of Commons Library – has recently been published. ‘The existing system of support was introduced in 2014. It offers support for children and young people at different levels, within their educational setting and, for those with the most severe needs, through formal education, health and care plans (EHCPs). Over the last decade, the number of children and young people with EHCPs has risen sharply, as have financial pressures on local authorities (which include educational provision and related costs such as transport). This has taken place alongside struggles for parents to obtain support for their children, with a rising number of cases successfully taken to tribunal.’ How will this new focus affect SEND policy and practice in all sectors of education? Will these policy proposals make SEND more inclusive and equitable?
- What are the most important issues in education in 2026 and how do we apply inclusion, equity and equality to those educational issues?
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