‘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
Baseline Assessment
Assessment of puplis’ attainment on entry to year 1 – it is not statutory, but many local authorities encourage schools to carry it out. Schools may now decide to conduct baseline assessments in reception, but again this is not a statutory requirement.