S.E.N.D REFORM ENGLAND
We are incredibly honored to announce that S.E.N.D Reform England has been nominated for a National Diversity Award for Community Organisation Award for Disability
A prestigious black tie event, which celebrates the excellent achievements of grass-root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work.
Help us ensure ALL children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) have access to an appropriate education in a setting that can meet their needs. We believe all children should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential
29th April 2024
With the General Election around the corner, SEND Reform England have launched a petition to Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party to make a pledge for SEND should they form our next Government.
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If we can secure commitment from the leader of a potential incoming Government, we will be in a very strong position to push for change over the next 4 years.
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We need your help to make this our biggest petition EVER! The time to act is NOW.
Please sign the petition here
Please write to your MP asking
for their support
(suggested templates attached)
11th May 2023
We announce on social media the campaign and our plans to protest outside parliament on June 21st 2023.
15th May 2023
Our petition is launched on Change.Org
6th June 2023
As a result of pressure from angry parents, Conservative councillor for Maidstone, Simon Webb resigns over comments made during a Kent County Council (KCC) SEND sub-scrutiny meeting where he described having an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) as “the in thing”.
21st June 2023
Over 1000 people joined us at Parliament Square to protest about the dire situation of SEND Education in England. The event was a huge success with families travelling from across the county, all demanding the government look at the situation. The day concluded with a trip to Downing Street to deliver our petition.
23rd August 2023
Hannah appeared on Good Morning Britton to discuss the announcement by the Conservatives, of 7 new SEN schools opening in England
12th September 2023
Chelle and Lisa represent S.E.N.D Reform England at the APPG for Autism in Westminster with The National Autistic Society
September / October 2023
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After the success of London, S.E.N.D Reform England arranged a further 13 protests across England in the autumn of 2023. The objective of these local protests was to raise awareness of our campaign and give families across the country a chance to show their support.
December 1st 2023
The founders of S.E.N.D Reform England , plus 6 additional Mums have joined forces to share their stories of S.E.N.D motherhood in a book.
A Journey Into SEND Motherhood - Finding The End Of The Rainbow
16th January 2024
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Clive Lewis MP sponsored our Parliamentary Drop-In.
6th February 2024
SEND Reform England picked up footage of Warwickshire County Council's "Children & Young Person's Scrutiny" meeting from a post on TikTok made by Elissa Noves.
The video showed three councilors make derogatory remarks about children with SEND and their families. We shared the video across our social media platforms, which to-date has reached almost 2 million views.
We are supporting the petition set up by Melvyna Hawes asking for the resignation of all three councilors which can be found here
We are also in talks to MP Matt Western regarding this issue and he has written a letter to the council with his concerns over the language used during the meeting. We will keep you posted on future developments
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4th March 2024
SEND Reform England, the Disabled Children's Partnership and Let Us Learn Too launched its new 'Let Us Learn' initiative - after a survey of almost 6,000 parents found that 80 per cent of children are still not receiving sufficient support in their education.
The research found that 53 per cent of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are aware of their parents' struggle to get them the support they need in school.
The campaign was featured on Good Morning Britain and was picked up by the mainstream media.
28th March 2024
SEND Reform England are now a Not-For-Profit Limited company. This means we will be able to raise money to put directly back into our campaigning work.
All members of SEND Reform England Ltd are volunteers and are not paid for any of their services. We are so grateful to all the volunteers that help keep the campaign running.
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All proceeds of our best selling book The Journey Into SEND Motherhood will go towards running the campaign and SEND community. Details of which will be published as per HMRC guidelines.
Company number 15599662