This webinar will explore the Government’s newly published Schools White Paper, ‘Every child achieving and thriving’, which sets out an ambitious vision for reforming the schools and SEND systems so that every child can “achieve and thrive”.
This wide‑ranging white paper outlines significant shifts aimed at moving children’s experiences from narrow to broad, ensuring that those who have been sidelined are fully included, and helping children and communities re‑engage more deeply with education. It responds to the challenges of rising school and college absence, pressures on families, and a loss of confidence in education as a route to a better life – highlighting the need to rebuild support services around schools and colleges and expand measures tackling child poverty.
With a strong emphasis on addressing the SEND crisis, alongside reforms designed to raise standards and support children to “thrive as people,” the white paper marks a major moment for schools, multi‑academy trusts, and colleges alike.
During the webinar, Stone King’s specialist lawyers in education, SEND, governance, employment, estates, and family law will share insights on:
- the core ambitions of the Schools White Paper;
- key proposed reforms affecting schools, trusts and colleges;
- the expected implications for governance, staffing and compliance; and
- What these changes may mean for your institution over the coming years.
We hope you will join us for this timely and informative discussion.
Date and Time
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Timings: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Speakers
Roger Inman, Partner, SEND Specialist, Stone King LLP
Lee Coley, Partner, Head of Faith, Stone King LLP
Jean Boyle, Partner, Head of Employment, HR, Immigration and Joint Head of Education, Stone King LLP
Tom Morrison, Partner, Joint Head of Education, Stone King LLP
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