Our April ALDCS SEND Bulletin is now live!
Since our last update in December, there have been major developments, including the publication of the Every Child Achieving and Thriving Schools White Paper and accompanying SEND reform proposals. These set out an ambitious long-term programme of change spanning inclusive mainstream education, early intervention, workforce development, accountability and funding reform. In parallel, local areas are now actively developing their Local Area SEND Reform Plans, and LIIA is working at pace to support London boroughs in interpreting these reforms and translating them into practical, evidence-led local action.
This edition reflects that context. It brings together key updates on national policy developments, insights from across London’s SEND programmes, and a wide range of tools, data and support available through LIIA to help local areas navigate this period of transition. It also highlights the growing suite of resources designed to support reform planning, including diagnostics, data dashboards, and practical implementation tools. Alongside this, we continue to share updates on pan-London programmes, workforce insights from the Big SEND Conversation, commissioning developments, co-production activity, and key practice and engagement opportunities across the capital.
We hope this bumper edition provides both clarity and practical support as colleagues continue to work through a period of significant change, and helps strengthen collaboration across the London SEND system as reforms develop.
As always, we welcome feedback and engagement, and encourage colleagues to make full use of the support available through LIIA during this important transition period.