Nottinghamshire SEND Reforms Hub for Professionals

Nottinghamshire SEND Reforms Hub for Professionals

Welcome to the SEND Reforms Hub, your central place to access information, resources and updates on SEND Reform in Nottinghamshire. This area has been developed for professionals and practitioners across education, health, social care and partner organisations, helping you stay informed about local developments and contribute to ongoing improvements to help shape the future of special educational needs and disabilities SEND services.

Use the hub to:

• Stay informed about SEND reform activity, programme developments and local delivery.
• Access guidance, resources and examples of effective practice.
• Get involved in engagement opportunities and influence change.
• Support a shared ambition to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

On this page

• Why your involvement matters
• Get involved
• Briefing notes
• Resources and guidance
• Contact us

Why your involvement matters

By working together, we can shape an inclusive SEND system that delivers the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Visit our participation website for other ways to get involved Participation (Nottinghamshire County Council) (opens in new tab)

Get involved

Upcoming events

Event 1: Experts at Hand, 06/10/2026

Discover how specialist expertise can be brought closer to children and young people through earlier intervention and workforce development.

Watch the session: Tuesday 6 October 2026 (YouTube) (opens in new tab)

View presentation slides

Event 2: Ordinarily Available Provision, 08/12/2026

Learn about the role of Ordinarily Available Provision in supporting inclusive practice.

Join the session: Tuesday 8 December 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (opens in new tab)

Event 3: Multi-Agency Alternative Provision Team, 25/02/2027

Hear about the development of the Multi-Agency Alternative Provision Team and opportunities to help shape future delivery.

Join the session: Thursday 25 February 2027 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (opens in new tab)

Event 4: Individual Support Plans, EHCPs and Specialist Support Packages, 22/04/2027

Explore developments relating to individual support planning, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and specialist support packages.

Join the session: Thursday 22 April 2027 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (opens in new tab)

Event 5: Specialist Provision, 10/06/2027

An opportunity to hear about developments in specialist provision and contribute to future planning.

Join the session: Thursday 10 June 2027 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (opens in new tab)

Event 6: SEND Funding, 08/07/2027

Gain an overview of SEND funding developments and future priorities.

Join the session: Thursday 8 July | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (opens in new tab)

Before each event, we’ll share a one-minute read providing a quick overview of the session topic. We encourage you to read it in advance and reflect on any examples from your own experience that may wish to share during the sessions.

Briefing Notes

Resources and guidance

• One minute guides (Nottinghamshire County Council) (opens in new tab)
• Nottinghamshire SEND Journey Map (opens in new tab)

Contact us

Not currently receiving the briefing notes? Want to share what's working or where we can improve?

Please email SEND.improvement@nottscc.gov.uk (opens in new tab)