Wolverhampton City Council is asking residents to share their views on the All Means All Inclusion Plan, a new strategy for improving support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The public consultation closes on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
The strategy has been developed by the council's SEND Partnership Board in partnership with education providers, health and care services, voluntary organisations, parent carers, and children and young people. It sets out how the City of Wolverhampton Council and its partners will work together to transform the local SEND system.
What the plan focuses on
The All Means All Inclusion Plan builds on the All Means All Inclusion Charter, which brought partners together around a shared commitment to inclusion. At its core is a shift towards earlier identification and intervention, stronger inclusion in mainstream settings, and better access to specialist support.
The reforms aim to expand local provision and build capacity within mainstream schools, helping reduce reliance on high-cost independent and out-of-area placements. A new 'Experts at Hand' model will provide quicker access to specialist advice and support, strengthening the skills of the workforce and preventing needs from escalating unnecessarily.
How to have your say
Residents can share their views through the council's Citizen Space Consultation Portal. The consultation period runs until 8 November 2026.
HY5!, the city's SEND Forum for young people aged 11 to 25, is hosting a consultation event for young people with SEND at Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Booking is available through eventbrite.
An easy read survey is also available for those who wish to complete it, accessible via the SEND Strategy 2027–2029 Easy Read Survey.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "Every child and young person deserves to feel included, valued and supported to achieve their potential. The experiences and views of children, young people, families, schools, practitioners and community organisations are vital in helping the SEND Partnership Board get this right."
The All Means All Inclusion Plan is Wolverhampton's local programme for delivering the Government's national SEND reforms, designed to improve outcomes by making it easier for children and young people with SEND and their families to get the right support earlier, closer to home and in a more joined-up way.