Research and analysis

SEND and alternative provision change programme evaluation

Interim summary of findings from the evaluation of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) change programme.

From:
Department for Education
Published
29 January 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Evaluation of the SEND and AP change programme - interim evaluation summary

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-744-6, RR1600

PDF, 372 KB, 14 pages

Details

The evaluation aims to assess:

  • whether the SEND and AP change programme is being implemented as intended
  • the effectiveness and quality of testing activities
  • whether the initiatives and changes being tested are on track to achieve their intended outcomes

It contains views from a range of stakeholders including:

  • local authorities
  • schools and education settings
  • families of children and young people with SEND

Updates to this page

Published 29 January 2026

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