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How should children educated outside school receive better support?

The consultation seeks stronger support, accountability and quality assurance for children receiving special provision outside school, health-related alternative provision or accredited online education. Commons prepared this source-linked brief from the named primary source. It is not an official endorsement, a certified outcome, or a copy of participation on the source site.

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Clarify responsibilities and improve progression, outcomes and appropriate reintegration.

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children with SENDparents and carersschoolslocal authorities

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Department for Education

How should children educated outside school receive better support?

Published Jul 10, 2026Deadline Sep 18, 2026, 10:59 PMChecked Jul 16, 2026, 12:00 PMStatus Open
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