Free 2026 SEND Reform Self-Assessment
SEND Reform Readiness Checker
Free, no sign-up required to start. Six questions, scored against the 2026 SEND Reform on the same thresholds the ProvisionIQ platform calculates automatically from live data.
What this checker covers
Six questions, mapped to the areas the 2026 SEND Reform checks first
- Are all pupils' plan reviews completed on schedule?
- Is the pupil's own voice captured in review meetings?
- Are parents/carers co-producing the plan, not just told about it?
- Do plans have clear, mapped outcomes?
- Is provision documented against each plan?
- Is there evidence on file that provision is happening?
Answer six questions about how your school runs reviews, captures pupil and parent/carer voice, and documents provision. Get an instant RAG-scored readiness result for the 2026 SEND Reform.
Takes about 2 minutes. 6 questions.
Frequently asked questions
How do you identify pupils who need SEND support?
Under the 2026 Reform, identification is need-based, not diagnosis-based. Schools should have a clear process for teachers, parents/carers, and formal assessment to flag a concern, with the need documented against one of the five 2026 need areas.
How do you involve parents and carers in planning?
Parents and carers are co-producers of the plan, not passive recipients of a decision already made. That means a genuine conversation at every review, not just a signature at the end.
What is your Inclusion Strategy, and is it published?
Every school has an annual legal duty to publish an Inclusion Strategy describing its approach to inclusive education. It should be on the school website and reviewed each year.
How is pupil voice captured in reviews?
Pupil voice is mandatory in every review cycle, not optional. Schools should have a consistent way of recording what the child themselves says about their support, in an age-appropriate format.
What counts as evidence that provision is happening?
Inspectors look for more than a plan on paper: session notes, observations, or other records showing the provision described in the plan is actually being delivered.