Councils are being lured by a carrot – submit a successful SEND reform plan and 90 per cent of their dedicated schools grant (DSG) deficit gets written off. The three-year plans, currently being assessed by the Department of Education as a way to replace the ‘safety valve’ scheme, had to be submitted in June. And to promote transparency, FE Week is today publishing 40 SEND reform plans on an interactive map after scouring local authority websites and requesting drafts from local officials. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in