The UK government outlined a Schools White Paper aiming to halve the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers by the end of the Parliament, and signaled sweeping reforms to how special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are assessed and supported. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson framed the changes as ending a “one‑size‑fits‑all” system and shifting funding and accountability to schools. The proposals include reassessing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) after primary school and introducing school‑led Individual Support Plans with legal status. Families and advocates warn that more frequent reassessments could strip existing protections for children with lifelong needs; schools express concern about capacity and resources to implement the overhaul effectively.