Help shape the future of SEND provision
More children and young people need specialist support than ever before and demand for SEND places has risen significantly over the last decade. To make sure we can meet these needs, now and in the future, we have been working on a SEND Sufficiency Strategy for 2026–2031 and we want to hear your views.
The strategy sets out how we plan to ensure there are enough of the right types of provision, in the right places, at the right time.
What is in the SEND Sufficiency Strategy?
The strategy explains how we plan to:
- Respond to rising demand for specialist support
- Strengthen inclusion in mainstream early years and school settings
- Increase specialist and alternative provision where it’s most needed
- Improve access to support closer to home, reducing long journeys for children and families
- Ensure provision meets a wide range of needs
- Plan for future growth across all age groups from 0–25
Your Views Matter
We’ve launched a public consultation running until 5pm on Tuesday 23 June. It is open to everyone, and we particularly want to hear from families and professionals supporting children and young people with SEND. Share your views and experiences to help shape how specialist educational provision in Gloucestershire will look in the years ahead. Click here to take part.
What Happens Next
All feedback will be reviewed and used to develop the final SEND Sufficiency Strategy 2026–2031. We will publish a consultation summary explaining what we heard and how it has shaped the final strategy.
