Insights

Plain-English guidance for independent school leaders.

What the SEND opportunity means for independent schools, the policy backdrop, the financial model, the regulatory route, and what to do next.

Policy·29 May 2026

SEND Reform 2026: what independent schools need to know

The government's 2026 SEND proposals explained for school leaders, what is changing, why ISF's state-commissioned model already aligns, and how to respond before the consultation closes.

Guide for governors·29 May 2026

The independent school SEND opportunity: a 2026 guide for governors

Governors facing falling rolls or surplus estate: understand the scale of SEND demand, how local-authority funding works, the regulatory route, and the questions to put to your board.