The Hertfordshire SEND Local Area Partnership has developed the SEND Provision Plan 2026-29 which supports the delivery of the new SEND Strategy for 2026–2029. The strategy sets out our shared ambitions to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
More children and young people in Hertfordshire are requiring additional support at school, many presenting with increasingly more complex needs than in the past. Families have consistently told us they want clearer pathways and better local options. In response, the Special Education, Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Provision Plan outlines how the local area partnership will strengthen support in local schools, increase specialist provision where it is needed, and ensure every child receives the right help, in the right place, at the right time.
Feedback gathered so far has helped identify key priorities and has informed the five core elements of the draft SEND Provision Plan:
- Strengthen capacity in mainstream schools
- Expand specialist capacity in mainstream schools
- Create more special school places
- Update special school designations
- Child centred placements
As part of the SEND Provision Consultation running from 23 March to 15 June 2026, Hertfordshire SEND Local Area Partnership are seeking the views of the public on whether the plan reflects priorities, and how it can be further strengthened before it is finalised.
Members of the public can share feedback by completing a short survey or by attending one of the consultation events.
All details on how to get involved are available on the Local Offer web page.
All responses will be carefully considered and will directly influence the final SEND Provision Plan for 2026-2029.
