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Alex Stafford
Alex Stafford is senior solicitor at IPSEA
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SEND reform: Individual support plans must not reduce pupils’ rights
Lawyers at the charity Independent Provider of Special Education Advice explain why the detail in the government’s plans for SEND support needs to be carefully thought through
General
17 April 2026
SEND reform must protect children’s legal rights - not dilute them
With the government soon to announce reforms to the SEND system, two experts warn of the dangers of changing the existing legal framework for providing support
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14 January 2026