“Reforming the SEND system is of the utmost importance and the government cannot afford to get this wrong. We therefore understand the decision to have a further period of co-creation before publishing the white paper containing these reforms early in the new year and we are pleased to see that this will allow more time to test proposals with families and teachers. It is critical that these reforms have the confidence of parents and schools – and it is sensible for the government to take the time to listen and get this right.”