Launch a public inquiry into the SEND system in England

Children and young people with SEND are legally entitled to appropriate support, yet many families report long delays, unmet needs and difficulties accessing the provision set out in Education, Health and Care Plans. Following recent allegations, we believe only a statutory public inquiry, with the power to compel evidence and hear testimonies from families and professionals can establish the full extent of the problem, identify causes, demand accountability and transparency and make recommendations for reform.