Sense believes that the principle behind the UK Government’s proposed special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms in England is sound. We want to see a better system that meets the needs of multi-sensory impaired children, young people and families.

We are working closely with the Government, pathfinder local authorities, special educational needs practitioners and parents, to make sure that the piloting of the proposals addresses the needs of deafblind / multi-sensory impaired (MSI) children and young people.

Supporting Success is informed by the views and experiences of parents and practitioners. It looks at some of the key issues that need to be addressed to deliver an effective SEND system for deafblind / multi-sensory impaired children and young people and sets out five key principles that need to be met for reform to be successful.

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Supporting Success: Next Steps

On 14 June 2012 Sense held a SEND policy roundtable event where parents, professionals, local authority representatives, civil servants and colleagues from the voluntary sector discussed the challenges – and possible solutions – in providing better support for deafblind/MSI children and young people. The event was attended by HRH The Princess Royal and Sarah Teather MP, then the Minister of State for Children and Families. This report is a record of the discussions at the event.

Download Supporting Success: Next Steps