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Busting myths about SEND
Herald Express
|February 18, 2026
PEOPLE confused about the issue and future of provision for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are invited to a presentation taking place at 7.30pm tomorrow (Thursday) at the Palace Theatre, Paignton.
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Solicitor Michael Charles will cut through the legal jargon around the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and what can be expected from SEND reform, such topics as:
» The likely shape of reform, based on media leaks and signals about the direction of Government policy.
» The shift in power towards local authorities.
This story is from the February 18, 2026 edition of Herald Express.
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