SEN Policy Research Forum SAVE THE DATE: What can we learn from the experience of adults with learning disabilities about priorities for education and transition?

SAVE THE DATE: What can we learn from the experience of adults with learning disabilities about priorities for education and transition?

13 April 2026

We are pleased to announce an upcoming SEN Policy Research Forum seminar exploring how the experiences of adults with learning disabilities can inform priorities for education, transition planning, and long‑term outcomes. The session will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and people with lived experience to consider what truly matters for young people as […]

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UK General Election: Election manifestos have ignored post-16 SEND

23 June 2024

Election manifestos have ignored post-16 SEND David Holloway Senior Policy Manager – SEND, Association of Colleges The manifestos published by UK political parties in June 2024 were unanimous about one thing: special education needs and disabilities (SEND) policy is all about schools. The Conservatives and Reform UK promise more special free schools, or […]

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