Hemel MP David Taylor launches SEND Consultation to give local families a stronger voice
Hemel Hempstead MP David Taylor has launched a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Consultation to hear directly from parents, carers, and teachers about the challenges of securing the right support for children who need it most. He will be using the findings to draft a report, which he will personally hand to the Education Secretary.
“Every child deserves the right support to reach their full potential — but too often, families are left fighting a complex and unfair system. This consultation will give parents, carers, and teachers a real say in what needs to change. I want to take their voices directly to the Department for Education and make sure Hemel’s SEND community is heard loud and clear.”
The APPG on SEND is a cross-party group of MPs and peers dedicated to improving support and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Its members work together to scrutinise government policy, share best practice, and push for reforms that make a difference in the classroom.
Mr Taylor has met with the Education Secretary several times to discuss SEND issues and has raised the matter repeatedly in Parliament, calling for fairer national funding, faster assessments, and stronger local support services.
Once the consultation closes, all responses will be analysed to identify key themes and priorities. A roundtable will then be held with parents, carers, and educators to develop local solutions before presenting the findings directly to the Department for Education.
Members of the public can take part in the consultation here: