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SEND reform and unintended consequences: Lessons from the Cobra and Streisand Effects
In this commentary for SEND reform debates, Polly Kerr, Partner and Head of Education and Children’s Rights at Simpson Millar, explores the potential unintended consequences of proposed changes to the SEND system in England. Using the ideas of the Cobra Effect and Streisand Effect, she reflects on how well-intentioned policies can sometimes worsen problems. The article highlights the importance of legal protections, enforceable support, proper resourcing and transparency to ensure reforms genuinely improve outcomes for children with SEND.
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