LIIA’s SEND Regional Insights programme of work brings together a wide bank of intelligence and resources to support Local Areas across London. Drawing on over 30 Local Authority SEFs, Local Area SEND Inspection outcomes, diagnostic analysis, and workforce engagement through “Listening to London series”, the programme identifies pressures, priorities, and cross-cutting themes across the SEND system.
This intelligence underpins the “State of the Capital: SEND” report, which is currently in development and will be published in Spring 2026, while also informing thematic support, the universal offer, workforce development, and targeted Local Area improvement. Findings are shared with SEND Leads and the ALDCS SEND Steering Group to ensure insights directly shape the 2026/27 SEND Plan and long-term system improvement, providing a robust evidence base for planning and decision-making across London.
Project Goals
This project aims to develop a shared, robust understanding of SEND across London using data, diagnostics and engagement. It brings together quantitative and qualitative insight to benchmark performance, identify priorities and inform universal and targeted support. The programme supports system leadership and reform readiness through practical, action-focused intelligence.
Governance
This programme reports into the ALDCS SEND Steering Group and data governance arrangements.