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The ‘biggest education reforms in a generation for children & young people with special educational needs’ became law on Monday 1 September 2014.  The new Children & Families Act will offer simpler, improved & consistent help for children & young people with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND).

As well as protecting the schools budget, it will extend provision from birth to 25 years of age.  This will give families greater choice in decisions and ensure needs are properly met.  The new system will extend rights and protection to young people by introducing a new education, health & care plan.

• Reforms for children with SEN and disabilities come into effect