Kent SEND Inclusion Q&A session
14 May 2026
Craig Chapman, Interim Deputy Director for Education: Access and Inclusion, had the opportunity to sit down with the DfE's SEND Expert Mark Vickers MBE, to answer questions and give a detailed insight into the work of the Reform Plan.
The Kent SEND Inclusion Q&A session provided a valuable opportunity to engage in open dialogue around the future of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in Kent. The session focused on clarifying key elements of the proposed reform plan, addressing common concerns, answering questions submitted by Kent schools through KCC, supporting the SEND Service in developing our Reform Plan, and reinforcing a shared commitment to creating a more inclusive, responsive system for children and young people.