Prof Ruth Patrick (@ruthpatrick0.bsky.social)

The Schools White Paper is a vital opportunity to reform school support so that it works for all children. Changing Realities parents, who are all raising children on a low income, have set out what they would like to see in the White Paper on SEND reforms, parental engagement, and on the government’s approach to enrichment. Parents want to work directly with government to deliver the ambitious changes needed. While we may not agree on everything, one thing on which we all – and we believe government too – do agree is that the current system of SEND support is completely broken, and requires urgent and radical reform. https://www.changingrealities.org/writings/principles-for-the-schools-white-paper-from-parents-who-know-exactly-what-change-is-needed-and