‘Education for all’: SEND reform bill
The King’s Speech outlined reforms to the SEND system that will be legislated through the “Education for all” bill. The schools white paper...
18th May 2026
Devon Association of Governance
Children missing education (CME)
Statutory guidance has been issued for schools on how they work with their local authorities to identify and support children missing education.
The guidance features a ‘summary of responsibilities’ document that lists the role that governance has in this key area. The actions that boards are expected to take to tackle this area bring together policies on attendance, admissions and safeguarding.