Somerset Council Leader Reacts to DELAY in SEND Reform

Councillor Bill Revans, Lib Dem Leader of Somerset Council, has voiced strong disappointment over delays to the Government’s upcoming Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reform, now postponed to 2026. He highlighted the worsening crisis, with rising numbers of young people needing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), skyrocketing costs, and increasing wait times for families. 

Cllr Revans emphasised the urgent need for comprehensive reform to prevent overspending and deteriorating services. He met with families protesting outside County Hall, supporting calls for urgent change. The council has already introduced local initiatives but stresses that national legislation reforms are crucial to address the growing crisis.