This is your opportunity to respond to the Government’s SEND reform consultation which will impact many children and young people.
The KSA is putting together a response to the Government’s SEND reform consultation, and it is vital that the voices of individuals with Klinefelter’s Syndrome (XXY) and their families are clearly represented.
Quick links to relevant government documents:
How you can get involved:
Because we know how demanding daily life can be, we’re offering a number of different ways for you to take part, depending on the time you have available:
Other Ways to Respond
Or you can make your comments direct by:
- SIGNING UP
Sign up for consultation events and webinars with Ministers covering the full 0 – 25 system
- EMAIL
Respond to this consultation via email at:
SENDreform.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk - POST
SENDAP Reform
Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
London, SW1P 3BT
Every response, whether a few words or more detailed input, will directly shape our national submission, helping to highlight:
- What is working
- What isn’t
- What urgently needs to change
“Even a single comment can make a meaningful difference.”
Information about the 2026 SEND Reforms
The Government has announced proposed national changes to the way support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) may be delivered in the future.
These proposals are often referred to as the “SEND Reforms”.
At this stage, these are proposals — not final decisions.
They are in the consultation stage and further detail will be given before any changes are implemented.
Why This Matters to Families
SEND reforms may affect:
- How needs are identified
- The way support is recorded
- Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- How schools and services work together
- What information families receive
- How consistent support is across the country
- plus other changes in the SEND arena.
The KSA understand that national changes can feel worrying or uncertain. Our role is not to create alarm — but to ensure our members voices are clearly heard.
The Role of the KSA:
- to gather and evidence lived experiences of individuals with Klinefelter’s Syndrome (XXY) and their families.
- to ensure the voices of individuals with Klinefelter’s Syndrome (XXY) and their families are clearly represented.
A Calm Approach
There is a lot of information circulating nationally. On this page, we will:
- Share verified updates
- Clarify what is confirmed and what is still proposal
- Explain what changes could mean in practical terms
- Provide opportunities for families to contribute their views.
- You do not need to understand every technical detail. We will work to break it down clearly.
The White Paper Documentation
Please familiarise yourself with the reforms using the links below (also available as quick links at the top of the page.)
1. SEND Reform 2026 – this outlines the SEND reforms and is a consultation document published alongside the White Paper.
2. SEND Specialist Provision Packages Proposals
3. SEND Reform 2026 – supporting documents – This includes the SEND reforms in additional formats and the following documents to provide additional context & supporting information:
- SEND reform: Equalities Impact Assessment
- SEND Reform: Child’s Rights Impact Assessment
- Background on projections
4. Summary for Parents of children and young people with SEND
5. Easy Read SEND Reforms 2026
6. White Paper – Every Child Achieving and Thriving –this details the governments proposed changes to the entire education system including the SEND system.
8. Guidance – which includes:
- What parents of children and young people with SEND need to know
- What to expect from your child’s journey through education
- What every parent can expect from the reforms
- Information on SEND reform for those working in early years settings
- Information on SEND reform for those leading and working in mainstream schools
- Information on SEND reform for leaders of special schools, alternative provision (AP), and specialist post-16 institutions
- Information on SEND reform for those working in post-16 settings
- Information on SEND reform for parents and carers of children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Information on SEND reform for parents and carers of children and young people in special schools.