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Reform SEND Education: Implement a Needs-Based Tiered School System in England

Submitted by Samantha tate on Tuesday 20th May 2025

Published on Monday 9th June 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 9th December 2025

Signatures: 128

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Children ~ crisis ~ delayed ~ Education ~ England ~ environment ~ Failed ~ Fairs ~ place ~ Reform ~ RISE ~ Schools ~ Secondary ~ Specialist ~ system ~ tier ~ URGENT

Petition Action

Reform SEND Education: Implement a Needs-Based Tiered School System in England

Petition Details

Implement a three-tier secondary school model based on early assessment. Place children in mainstream, extra needs, or specialist schools based on need—not diagnosis or crisis. We believe this will reduce exclusions, delays, and long-term harm.

Additional Information

We consider that the current education system is outdated and no longer meets the needs of today’s children. SEND numbers are rising fast, but support is reactive, not proactive. Many children are being failed, excluded, or left to break down before help is given. We believe we need a fair, needs-based school system that places children in the right environment from the start — not after they’ve suffered. We consider that this reform is urgent, necessary, and backed by evidence.


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