by Cara Corbett | Jun 1, 2026 | Education and inclusion
Across the country, local authorities have submitted draft SEND reform and improvement plans to the Department for Education. The real challenge now is delivery – translating ambitious reform plans into deliverable transformation whilst managing escalating...
by Zoe Armstrong | May 14, 2026 | Education and inclusion, Local government transformation
IMPOWER and Pixel Financial Management co-hosted a shared learning event, on financial sustainability in SEND and inclusion, that brought together more than 160 leaders from across local government. The event was chaired by Rob Powell (Executive Director, Warwickshire...
by Cara Corbett | Apr 23, 2026 | Children's social care, Education and inclusion
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement. Huge congratulations to Gill Howard and the team at Mountjoy Special School for winning the SEND Award for their leadership of the Moving On approach in Dorset. This recognition reflects the powerful...
by Cara Corbett | Mar 6, 2026 | Education and inclusion
SEND reform is one of the most significant system shifts facing local services today. The drive toward genuine inclusion has never been more central to the conversation. At a time of major national change, last week IMPOWER and the Council for Disabled Children (CDC)...
by Dr Rob Hart | Feb 24, 2026 | Education and inclusion
After much anticipation, the Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, has been published, and with it the Government’s proposals for SEND Reform. For some, the uncertainty around the SEND reforms has delayed longer-term system reform. That is no longer...
by Zoe Armstrong | Feb 19, 2026 | Education and inclusion
Last week’s announcement of the new High Needs Stability grant will bring a sense of relief to many local authorities (LAs). For those who have Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits linked to high needs, this funding represents a long-awaited boost. Under this new...
