Petition
Reform the curriculum and fix the SEND crisis with urgent, cross-party action.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Government and Parliament should work together on long-term, cross-party reforms to address the SEND crisis, fund multi-billion deficits sustainably, and modernise the curriculum from EYFS to tertiary so it meets diverse needs and supports every learner effectively.
Government and Parliament must urgently address the SEND crisis as councils face a projected multi-billion-pound High Needs deficit, with forecasts indicating a £6.3 billion shortfall as SEND funding becomes centralised. Without long-term, cross-party reform and sustainable investment, the system risks financial failure and continued unmet needs for children.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what SEND reforms or funding commitments you'd like the Government or Parliament to make.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what specific reforms you would like the Government or Parliament to introduce in relation to the SEND system.
We're not sure exactly what SEND reforms or funding commitments you'd like the Government or Parliament to make.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what specific reforms you would like the Government or Parliament to introduce in relation to the SEND system.
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.