Education (Special Educational Needs) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to increase parental involvement in provision of education for children with special educational needs; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would require the Secretary of State to increase parental involvement in the provision of education for children with special educational needs. It aims to give parents a greater say in planning, decisions and reviewing the SEN support their child receives, along with related measures to support that involvement.

Key Points

The Secretary of State must increase parental involvement in SEN provision.
Duties on schools and local authorities to consult and involve parents in planning and decision-making for SEN provision.
Mechanisms or duties to enable regular parental input and feedback in SEN processes and reviews.
Provisions for guidance, reporting or other steps to promote accountability and effectiveness of parental involvement.
Connected purposes extend the involvement to related SEN processes and supports.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage for detailed scrutiny, then to Report and Third Reading, before moving to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Children with special educational needsParents and families of those childrenSchools and local authorities (including headteachers and teachers)SEN coordinators and other education professionalsCarers and support workers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Education (Special Educational Needs)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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