Transition Information

This new role sees CDC providing direct policy and practice advice to government on the SEN and disability reforms, as outlined in the Children and Families Bill. CDC will be developing information highlighting key aspects of the reform process in order to support the engagement of a broad range of stakeholders. The organisation will also be supporting the disabled children's sector to develop new and sustainable approaches to adapt to these changes.

CDC is particularly pleased to be able to continue to support young people's group EPIC who are also advising government on the reforms, as well as redevelop our successful Innovation and Sustainability programme that supports capacity building across the sector.

Christine Lenehan, CDC Director says: "The proposed reforms for SEN and disability are a really important step forward for young people and their families. I am really pleased the Council for Disabled Children can continue through all of its partnerships to support them through to implementation."

Edward Timpson, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families says: "The Council for Disabled Children has done fantastic work in improving the lives of disabled children and young people with special education needs. We want professionals to work in partnership with parents and young people to improve the much needed support available to these children and their families- an approach embodied by CDC - and I am looking forward to working with them over the coming months."

The Department for Education statement on this announcement can be found on the DfE website.