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Local SEND Reform Plan: Brighton & Hove improving support for children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25
Brighton & Hove’s Local SEND Reform
Plan. Seeking formal corporate and political sign off ahead of the
national submission deadline of 19 June 2026. The DfE has formally
commissioned all local authorities to submit a system wide SEND
Reform Plan, with explicit expectations for senior leadership
accountability and approval.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure is greater than £1,000,000 & Significant impact on 2 or more Wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/06/2026
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
Statutory DfE deadline: Submission of the Local SEND Reform Plan (Annex A) is required by 19 June 2026;
Decision due: 17 Jun 2026 by Leader of the Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Youth Services, Leader of the Council
Contact: Georgina Clarke-Green, Director for Education and Learning Email: Georgina.ClarkeGreen@brighton-hove.gov.uk, Amanda Meier Email: Amanda.Meier@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
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- Local SEND Reform Plan: Brighton & Hove improving support for children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25
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