We are requesting a SEND Commissioner to be written into law as the central body providing clear guidance and practical support on all matters relating to children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs across education and social care. The SEND Commissioner will work closely with The Childrens Commissioner.

We are asking for The Resolution Service to be given unique statutory powers as SEND Commissioner in order to provide a practical solution to the current SEND crisis. This will in turn benefit those children and young people and maximise their opportunity to lead fulfilling lives. This is the missing link that will help to unite families, statutory services, the private sector and the third sector to secure a better future for children and young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

The SEND Commissioner will practically support the EHCP process and operate positively using a strengths based, independent view on how things are working well, and will promote sharing of good practice across all services and schools as well as adopting a Growth Mindset approach to change and education as a whole. It will celebrate each individual need and learning style in order to ensure the best support and right type of provision for their need.