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The page contains details of consultations that may be of interest to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The Every Child Achieving and Thriving White Paper released on 23 February 2026 sets out the Governments proposed reforms to the SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) system in England.
The Government are consulting on the proposals to reform the SEND system which aims to improve help and support for children and young people (age 0-25 years) with SEND.
Closing date: Monday 18 May 2026
SEND Reform ConsultationThe Department for Education (DfE) are consulting on updated statutory guidance for supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies in schools.
Find out more at Contact for Disabled Children’s: Government Consults on School Medical Conditions Guidance
The DfE want to hear directly from parents, carers, families and young people. You can share your views on the link below.
Closing date: Friday 1 May 2026
Medical Conditions at SchoolThe University of Cambridge are undertaking a study to better understand why some young people self-exclude from school and will look at how they can best be supported, their families and support staff to make school a more positive experience.
The study is capturing the experiences of young people (age 11-18) and also parents and support staff. Make a difference and share your experiences.
Plymouth Family Hubs are asking for feedback and ideas from parent/carers that will help design and shape their future services.
Parent/Carer FeedbackAre you the parent or carer of a child age 0-18? The NSPCC are running a quick 5-minute survey and what you tell them can make a real difference in keeping communities safer for children.
Together for Childhood SurveyPlymouth City Council Participation team are looking to ensure young people under 18 years old have a better understanding of their rights and what they can expect from services.
Young People's Rights SurveyHas your child used Plymouth’s Short Breaks (sometimes called ‘respite services’) in the last few months?
The Department of Education fund some Short Breaks and would like to find out what is working well for families, what could be improved and how best they can support children, young people and their families.
If you have used the Short Breaks service, please share your experiences.
Short Breaks SurveyThe University of Plymouth have been undertaking a study to find out how dentists can best support the oral health of autistic children and young people in Plymouth.
In response to what has been learnt so far, the University of Plymouth will be launching a nationwide survey for autistic young people, parents/carers and dental health providers. This will explore the issues raised in the interviews and provide an opportunity to share your views and experiences in relation to oral health, accessing and providing dental care.
Plymouth Youth Autism Dental ProjectChildcare Choices is used by parents, childcare providers and local authorities. The Department for Education is keen to hear any feedback and comments you may have as users. Please help by completing the two minute survey.
Childcare Choices Website SurveyThis review of the Plymouth City Council SEND service provides an opportunity for parents and carers to give feedback about their lived experiences of accessing SEND services in Plymouth. Parents and carers can share their feedback below.
SEND Service ReviewPlymouth Information Advice and Support service provides information advice and support to children, young people and their families around SEND. Between December 2021 and February 2022, we asked for feedback on the content of our website to ensure that the information meets your needs and is accessible.
Here is a summary of the responses:
