Petitions/Reform SEND Education: Implement a Needs-Based Tiered School System in England
StatusClosed
Opened9 Jun 2025
Closes9 Dec 2025
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Implement a three-tier secondary school model based on early assessment. Place children in mainstream, extra needs, or specialist schools based on need—not diagnosis or crisis. We believe this will reduce exclusions, delays, and long-term harm.

We consider that the current education system is outdated and no longer meets the needs of today’s children. SEND numbers are rising fast, but support is reactive, not proactive. Many children are being failed, excluded, or left to break down before help is given. We believe we need a fair, needs-based school system that places children in the right environment from the start — not after they’ve suffered. We consider that this reform is urgent, necessary, and backed by evidence.

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Dame Diana Johnson
1Dame Diana Johnson MP
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
43
Karl Turner
2Karl Turner MP
Kingston upon Hull East
25
Emma Hardy
3Emma Hardy MP
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
19
Yuan Yang
4Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
4
Graham Stuart
5Graham Stuart MP
Beverley and Holderness
3
Charlie Dewhirst
6Charlie Dewhirst MP
Bridlington and The Wolds
2
Liam Conlon
7Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Phil Brickell
8Phil Brickell MP
Bolton West
1
Ruth Cadbury
9Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Alex Burghart
10Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
1