Research and analysis

SEN units and resourced provision: insights from expert interviews

A report presenting insights from academic experts on the impact of special educational needs units and resourced provision, and features of effective practice.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 25 June 2026

Applies to England

Documents

SEN units and resourced provisions: insights from expert interviews

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-783-5

PDF, 487 KB, 22 pages

Details

This report was produced by the government’s Policy Insights Unit – an in-house consultancy that helps civil servants develop analysis, ideas and advice for policy.

It covers:

• the impact of special educational needs (SEN) units and resourced provision on:
  • pupils
  • parents and carers
  • schools
• the features of an effective SEN unit or resourced provision
• the wider conditions necessary for success
• areas of opportunity for future Department for Education work

Published 25 June 2026